Common Idioms Quiz : Definition of an idiom – a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own (Cambridge Dictionary)
Here are some common idioms :-
- A big shot – An important or influential person.
Example: She had lunch with a big shot executive who offered her a job during dessert.
- Back to the drawing board – To start over after a failed attempt.
Example: Jitu’s plans didn’t work, so he has to go back to the drawing board.
- Bite the bullet – To endure something painful or difficult.
Example: Manoj is going to bite the bullet and talk to his dad about his bad grade.
- Break the ice – To ease tension in a social situation.
Example: Jitin broke the ice at the party by starting a funny game.
- Burn the midnight oil – To work late into the night.
Example: They have a paper due tomorrow, so they will be burning the midnight oil tonight
- Hit the nail on the head – To be exactly right about something.
Example: John hit the nail on the head when he suggested Peggy was tired from overworking.
- Once in a blue moon – Very rarely.
Example: Once in a blue moon, the washing machine makes a funny noise.
- Spick and span – Very clean.
Example: It took Shimbhu two hours to make his room spick and span.
- Under the weather – Feeling unwell.
Example: Lalit has been under the weather for two weeks and should see a doctor.
- That costs an arm and a leg – Very expensive.
Example: Gita’s fancy new car must have cost her an arm and a leg.
[Source of the Quiz : Common Idioms]
Common Idioms Quiz
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