Everyday Expressions Quiz
Question 1
What does the expression “break a leg” mean?
a) To literally break a leg
b) To wish someone good luck
c) To take a rest
d) To start a new project
Question 2
What does the expression “costs an arm and a leg” mean?
a) Something very cheap
b) Something very expensive
c) Something related to medical treatment
d) Something that belongs to someone else
Question 3
What does the expression “under the weather” mean?
a) Feeling sick or unwell
b) Being outside in bad weather
c) Feeling very happy
d) Watching the weather forecast
Question 4
What does the expression “the ball is in your court” mean?
a) A game is being played
b) You have control over the next decision or action
c) Someone else is in charge
d) The game is over
Question 5
What does the expression “bite the bullet” mean?
a) To eat something hard
b) To endure a painful or difficult situation bravely
c) To avoid responsibility
d) To shoot a gun
Question 6
What does the expression “beat around the bush” mean?
a) To avoid getting to the main point
b) To take a long walk in nature
c) To participate in a hunt
d) To trim bushes
Question 7
What does the expression “hit the books” mean?
a) To literally hit the books
b) To start studying seriously
c) To organize a library
d) To buy new books
Question 8
What does the expression “kick the bucket” mean?
a) To play a game
b) To die
c) To start a new hobby
d) To clean a floor
Question 9
What does the expression “let the cat out of the bag” mean?
a) To release a cat
b) To disclose a secret
c) To go shopping
d) To find something unexpected
Question 10
What does the expression “sit on the fence” mean?
a) To physically sit on a fence
b) To delay making a decision or choice
c) To enjoy a view
d) To repair a fence
Answers and Explanations
Question 1
Correct Answer: b) To wish someone good luck
- Explanation: “Break a leg” is an idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
Question 2
Correct Answer: b) Something very expensive
- Explanation: “Costs an arm and a leg” means that something is very expensive.
Question 3
Correct Answer: a) Feeling sick or unwell
- Explanation: “Under the weather” means feeling ill or unwell.
Question 4
Correct Answer: b) You have control over the next decision or action
- Explanation: “The ball is in your court” means that it is your turn to make a decision or take action.
Question 5
Correct Answer: b) To endure a painful or difficult situation bravely
- Explanation: “Bite the bullet” means to face a difficult or painful situation with courage.
Question 6
Correct Answer: a) To avoid getting to the main point
- Explanation: “Beat around the bush” means to avoid discussing the main issue or to speak indirectly.
Question 7
Correct Answer: b) To start studying seriously
- Explanation: “Hit the books” means to begin studying in a focused and serious manner.
Question 8
Correct Answer: b) To die
- Explanation: “Kick the bucket” is a euphemism for dying.
Question 9
Correct Answer: b) To disclose a secret
- Explanation: “Let the cat out of the bag” means to reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept private.
Question 10
Correct Answer: b) To delay making a decision or choice
- Explanation: “Sit on the fence” means to avoid making a decision or to remain undecided about something.
