English Language: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Idioms 1 (Answers)
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Idioms are phrases or sayings used in written and spoken language. Have you ever noticed how we often say things one way but they have a completely different meaning? For example, “This quiz is easy as pie!” Naturally the quiz is not a pie but the saying, “easy as pie” means that it has no difficulty at all. When we use words or phrases (sayings) that say one thing but mean something else, it is called an idiom. Every language has its own idioms. Below you will find ten often used idioms in the English language. Can you tell what their real meaning is?
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A “piece of cake” has very much the same meaning as “easy as pie” so it means that something is very easy. Answer (b) is correct
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To burn your bridges means that you have ended a relationship, generally badly, and there is no going back. Answer (a) is correct
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The saying, “accidents will happen,” means that things will simply happen or occur. Answer (d) is correct
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To “keep an eye on” something means to closely observe something. Answer (c) is correct
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In this instance, a big “white elephant” means something that is very expensive but has little to no value, i.e., it is rather useless. Answer (b) is correct
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“Raining cats and dogs” means that it is raining very heavily to the point of pouring. Answer (d) is correct
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To give someone “a hand” means to give them help. Answer (b) is correct
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To do something “in the end” means to finally do something. Answer (a) is correct
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“Crying over spilt milk” means to cry over something that can’t be changed. Answer (d) is correct
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To “give my right arm” is an expression that means that you would do absolutely anything. Answer (c) is correct
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