
Idioms made Complicated

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Lucas Hlavacek
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14 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The words in bold are a complicated version of a common idiom; what does that idiom mean in this sentence?
On opening night, the actor’s manager told her “fracture a femur bone.”
arrive on time
be polite
stay calm
good luck
Answer explanation
“Fracture a femur bone” is a complex way of saying “break a leg.”
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The words in bold are a complicated version of a common idiom; what does that idiom mean in this sentence?
Susan told her parents she was “beneath the meteorological conditions.”
feeling ill
madly in love
recently wealthy
available to visit
Answer explanation
“Beneath the meteorological conditions” is a long-winded way of saying “under the weather.”
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The words in bold are a complicated version of a common idiom; what does that idiom mean in this sentence?
When it came to buying cars, Emma always made sure to “observe prior to bounding.”
pick the best looking car
research the cars
buy an extended warranty
haggle with the salesperson
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The words in bold are a complicated version of a common idiom; what does that idiom mean in this sentence?
After hearing his friend’s new business plan, Michael did not want to “skip the catamaran.”
risk a lot of money
act hastily
copy the same idea
lose out on an opportunity
Answer explanation
“Skip the catamaran” is a complicated way to say “miss the boat.”
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The words in bold are a complicated version of a common idiom; what does that idiom mean in this sentence?
The dad told his son it was time to “strike the satchel.”
learn to drive
eat dinner
go to sleep
get a haircut
Answer explanation
“Strike the satchel” is an enigmatic way of saying “hit the sack.”
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The words in bold are a complicated version of a common idiom; what does that idiom mean in this sentence?
Terry was careful not to “disgorge the legumes.”
tell a secret
wake up the dog
be late
miscount
Answer explanation
“Disgorge the legumes” is an extravagant way to say “spill the beans.”
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The words in bold are a complicated version of a common idiom; what does that idiom mean in this sentence?
Mr. Harvey told his students that they shouldn’t “smack all sides of the shrubbery.”
lie
cheat
stall
kick
Answer explanation
“Smack all sides of the shrubbery” is a preposterous way of saying “beat around the bush.”
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