Exploring Common English Idioms from TV and Movies

What does the expression 'on cloud nine' signify?

• Feeling very sad

• Being very tired

• Being extremely happy

• Feeling under the weather

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If someone is feeling extremely elated, which idiom would best describe their state?

• Pulling one's leg

• Taking a rain check

• On cloud nine

• Going cold turkey

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What is the meaning of 'hold your horses'?

• To hold something tightly

• To wait or to slow down

• To hurry up

• To let go of control

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Which idiom is used when asking someone to pause before acting?

• Fit as a fiddle

• Snowed under

• On cloud nine

• Hold your horses

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If someone is 'fit as a fiddle', how are they?

• In excellent health

• Feeling confused

• Very weak

• Very ill

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What does it mean to be 'snowed under'?

• To be literally under snow

• To be relaxing

• To be very cold

• To have more work than one can handle

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What does 'take a rain check' imply?

• To accept an invitation

• To refuse an offer politely

• To go out in the rain

• To check the weather

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What does 'pull one's leg' mean?

• To run very fast

• To trip someone

• To joke or deceive playfully

• To dance energetically

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What does 'going cold turkey' refer to?

• Starting a new routine

• Eating a cold meal

• Stopping a habit abruptly

• Feeling very cold

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What does 'play it by ear' mean?

• To decide spontaneously

• To plan in detail

• To play music by listening

• To listen carefully

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