Understanding Common Idioms Quiz

What does the idiom "Bad Apple" mean?

• A delicious fruit

• A person who finds trouble

• A person who is irritable

• A moldy apple

What does the idiom "When pigs fly" mean?

• Something that will never happen

• A farm animal taking flight

• A rare event

• A funny situation

What does the idiom "Not my cup of tea" mean?

• A preference for coffee

• Not my favorite

• A dislike for tea

• Not healthy

What does the idiom "I feel blue" mean?

• Feeling cold

• Feeling sad

• Feeling happy

• Feeling energetic

What does the idiom "Break a leg" mean?

• To literally injure oneself

• To wish someone good luck

• To perform a dance

• To be clumsy

What does the idiom "Kicked the bucket" mean?

• To start a new project

• To die

• To play a game

• To clean up

What does the idiom "Mum's the word" mean?

• Speak loudly

• Keep it a secret

• Talk to your mother

• Say something quickly

What does the idiom "Put a sock in it" mean?

• To store something away

• To shut up

• To wear socks

• To punch harder

What does the idiom "Hold your horses" mean?

• To ride a horse

• To be patient

• To let go of something

• To run fast

What does the idiom "To pig out" mean?

• To eat a lot

• To play with pigs

• To go on a diet

• To cook a meal