Y10 PO Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?

• Something that happens frequently

• Something that happens very rarely

• Something that happens every day

• Something that happens every week

What does it mean to "get up on the wrong side of the bed"?

• To wake up feeling refreshed

• To wake up in a bad mood

• To wake up early

• To wake up late

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

What does "water under the bridge" refer to?

• Current problems

• Future plans

• Past events that are no longer important

• A bridge over troubled water

What is a "blessing in disguise"?

• Something that seems bad but is actually good

• A hidden curse

• A visible blessing

• A disguise for a blessing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

What does "last straw" mean?

• The first problem

• The final problem that causes someone to lose patience

• A straw that is last in a series

• A minor annoyance

What does it mean to "spill the beans"?

• To make a mess

• To accidentally reveal a secret

• To cook beans

• To keep a secret

What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?

• To miss the point

• To be exactly right about something

• To hit something hard

• To make a mistake

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "on cloud nine" mean?

• Feeling extremely sad

• Feeling extremely happy

• Feeling confused

• Feeling tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

What does "give away" mean?

• To search for information

• To donate or give something for free

• To stop working

• To meet someone unexpectedly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What does "look up" mean in the context of information?

• To depart

• To take care of someone

• To search for information or improve

• To lose control of emotions

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B