Questions

  1. What does the idiom "Break the ice" mean? a) To literally break ice

    b) To start a conversation in a social setting

    c) To do something dangerous

    d) To make something cold

  2. If someone says "The ball is in your court," what do they mean? a) It's time to play a game

    b) You are in charge of the decision

    c) You need to catch a ball

    d) The game is over

  3. What does "hit the nail on the head" mean? a) To drive a nail perfectly

    b) To speak bluntly

    c) To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem

    d) To get hurt

  4. If someone "lets the cat out of the bag," what are they doing? a) Releasing an animal

    b) Revealing a secret

    c) Packing a bag

    d) Catching a cat

  5. To "go back to the drawing board" means to: a) Start over

    b) Draw something again

    c) Finish a task

    d) Get help from someone

  6. If you "take something with a grain of salt," you: a) Believe it completely

    b) Doubt its accuracy

    c) Put salt on it

    d) Ignore it

  7. What does "kick the bucket" mean? a) To literally kick a bucket

    b) To die

    c) To win a game

    d) To lose something valuable

  8. "To be on cloud nine" means to be: a) Flying in an airplane

    b) Very happy

    c) Dreaming

    d) Very sad

  9. When someone says "Don't cry over spilt milk," they mean: a) Don't waste food

    b) Don't get upset over something that cannot be undone

    c) Clean up your mess

    d) Take responsibility for your actions

  10. "To bite the bullet" means to: a) Eat something hard

    b) Face a difficult situation bravely

    c) Avoid a problem

    d) Speak quickly

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