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Idioms Practice 3
Reading Quiz
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When the politician was caught stealing from the taxpayers, everyone thought he would receive a severe punishment, but all he got was a slap on the wrist.
He did not receive a punishment.
He received a severe punishment.
He received a light punishment.
He was physically attacked.
What does the idiom "slap on the wrist" mean in your own words?
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We thought that our neighbor's, the Jones family, were rich beyond our wildest dreams, but it turns out that we're all in the same boat.
They are in very similar situations.
They have to learn to share with one another.
The Jones family is much poorer than the speaker's family.
The Jones family is much richer than the speaker's family.
What does the idiom "all in the same boat" mean in your own words?
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If Kim thinks that I'm going to let her copy my math homework, she's barking up the wrong tree.
Kim is asking the wrong person.
Kim is threatening the speaker.
Kim is asking in a loud and rude manner.
Kim is going to be rewarded for her efforts.
What does the idiom "bark up the wrong tree" mean in your own words?
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The Vikings thought that they would easily beat the other team, but when it was tied with one minute left in the fourth quarter, they knew that this game was going to come down to the wire.
The Vikings need to communicate better in order to win.
The Vikings are probably going to lose the game.
The Vikings are certain to win the game.
The outcome of the game will not be clear until the end.
What does the idiom "come down to the wire" mean in your own words?
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I thought Janet would be a good worker, but it turns out that she can't cut the mustard.
She can't perform the necessary duties.
She spends too much time on her lunch breaks.
She is doing better than the person who came before her.
She has exceeded the speaker's expectations.
What does the idiom "cut the mustard" mean in your own words?
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Tom wanted to get down to brass tacks, but the lawyer kept chatting about the weather.
Tom wanted to brag about his accomplishments.
Tom wanted to talk about office supplies.
Tom wanted to talk about important issues.
Tom wanted the meeting to end.
What does the idiom "get down to brass tacks" mean in your own words?
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The lawyer knew that beating around the bush would get Tom all worked up.
The lawyer wanted to deal with important matters.
The lawyer wanted to distract and mislead Tom.
The lawyer wanted to stall and waste time.
The lawyer wanted to bring up Tom's personal issues.
What does the idiom "beat around the bush" mean in your own words?
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After playing for three straight quarters, the quarterback was running out of steam.
The quarterback was getting tired.
The quarterback was getting calmer.
The quarterback was getting energized.
The quarterback was getting angry.
What does the idiom "run out of steam" mean in your own words?
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Don't get so worked up, Kevin. She's only pulling your leg.
She is trying to slow down Kevin.
She is physically attacking Kevin.
She is nagging or trying to persuade Kevin.
She is teasing or fooling Kevin.
What does the idiom "pull one's leg" mean in your own words?
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Jane decided that she would go out on a limb and ask Byron to the Spring Fling dance.
She would make a scene.
She would take a risk.
She ask him before someone else does.
She would take him somewhere beautiful.
What does the idiom "go out on a limb" mean in your own words?
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Jimbo was too tired to finish the assignment, so he decided to hit the hay.
To exercise
To work harder
To call a friend
To go to sleep
What does the idiom "hit the hay" mean in your own words?
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Alan was excited to learn that he would have a private parking spot at the university, but that was just the icing on the cake.
The university was keeping a dark secret from Alan.
The university would give free desserts to Alan.
He would soon be disappointed by the university.
He would receive greater benefits than the parking spot.
What does the idiom "icing on the cake" mean in your own words?
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Ever since Amy's uncle bought the farm, she's been faced with the difficult decision of dividing the inheritance amongst the family.
Amy's uncle has retired.
Amy's uncle had died.
Amy's uncle has moved to another country.
Amy's uncle has left the family to pursue his dreams.
What does the idiom "buy the farm" mean in your own words?
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At first working at the Clogger's Burgers was overwhelming to Kyle, but now he knows the ropes.
He learned how to control his feelings.
He learned how to manipulate his boss.
He learned how to climb in the children's play area.
He learned how to perform his duties.
What does the idiom "know the ropes" mean in your own words?
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Julie thought her mom would let her go to the party, but no dice.
Julie's mother enforces a strict dress code.
Julie is not allowed to play certain games.
Julie's mother did not allow her to go.
Julie can go, but she must be home early.
What does the idiom "no dice" mean in your own words?
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