Idioms Week 2 Quiz

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Idioms Week 2 Challenge

Test your knowledge of idioms with our engaging quiz designed to challenge your understanding of common phrases and their meanings. By the end of this quiz, you'll have a better grasp of idiomatic expressions used in everyday language.

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What does the idiom mean?: The first round of interviews really separates the wheat from the chaff.

Separates the candidates.

Separated the good candidates from the bad.

What does the idiom mean?: The state is breaking new ground with its reforms.

The reforms have never been done before.

The state is digging on new state ground.

What does the idiom mean?: He was against the idea to start with, but he soon changed his tune when he realized how much money he'd get.

He likes the idea now because of the amount of money he'll get.

He likes the idea now because the music was changed.

What does the idiom mean?: He made no bones about his plans to cut expenses.

He clearly stated how he was going to cut expenses.

He slyly spoke about cutting expenses.

What does the idiom mean?: My classmate barked up the wrong tree when he asked me to help him cheat on the exam.

I will help my classmate cheat.

I will not help my classmate cheat.

What does the idiom mean?: The economy is improving, but the other side of the coin is that inflation is becoming a bigger problem.

Things look good for the economy but if you look at it another way you'll realize inflation is very high.

Things look good for the economy and inflation.

What does the idiom mean?: I can't stand being around Marcus ever since his company became such a massive success. The guy just can't stop tooting his own horn!

Marcus plays the horn at his company events.

Marcus is always rudely talking about his success.

What does the idiom mean?: The new game is apparently selling like hot cakes.

The new game is selling unsuccessfully.

The new game is selling successfully.

What does the idiom mean?: She was careful not to close the door on the possibility of further talks.

She made sure the door was open so her colleagues could hear.

She made sure the option for further talks was open.

What does the idiom mean?: He'll never be able to run the business, he's always got his head in the clouds.

He is always day dreaming and not in touch with reality.

He wants to be a pilot.

What does the idiom mean?: "Was Helen pleased about getting that job?" "Pleased? She was on cloud nine!"

Helen does not know she got the job.

Helen was extremely pleased about getting the job.

What does the idiom mean?: Richard came around, but his brother drove a hard bargain.

Richard's brother argued hard for a favorable deal.

Richard did not bargain with his brother. It was too hard.

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