Time Out Idioms Quiz

What does 'have a whale of a time' mean?

• To be bored stiff

• To enjoy oneself greatly

• To make someone angry

• To be very sad

What does 'a bit of a downer' refer to?

• A happy moment

• A thrilling experience

• A negative trip/event

• A fun event

What does it mean to 'make one's day'?

• To ignore someone

• To make an ordinary day memorable

• To ruin someone's day

• To make someone sad

What does 'get a kick out of something' mean?

• To be confused

• To dislike something

• To enjoy something

• To be bored

What does 'be bored stiff' mean?

• To be very happy

• To be extremely unhappy due to boredom

• To be excited

• To be busy

What does 'be thrilled to bits' mean?

• To be bored

• To be confused

• To be very happy

• To be very angry

What does 'wind somebody up' mean?

• To ignore someone

• To calm someone down

• To help someone

• To tease or irritate someone

What does 'get on one's nerves' mean?

• To make someone happy

• To help someone

• To annoy someone

• To confuse someone

What is an example of 'having a whale of a time'?

• Ignoring friends

• Enjoying a party

• Feeling sad at home

• Being bored in class

Which phrase means to enjoy something a lot?

• Get a kick out of something

• Wind somebody up

• Be bored stiff

• A bit of a downer