IDIOMS Set 1

Choose the correct meaning for each idiom.

1

catch somebody in the act

A A situation where someone is trying to do a lot of different things at one same
time.
B To see someone doing something, usually something wrong
Answer : B

actions speak louder than words

A What you do is more important than what you say
B To do something in a more organised and effective way than before
Answer : A

be alive and kicking (of a person)

A To be still healthy and active
B Laughing a lot while watching or hearing something
Answer : A

be the apple of somebodys eye

A To be loved very much by someone
B Someone who has a bad effect on others in a group
Answer : A

be up in arms
A To show that you are very happy to see or greet someone
B To protest angrily
Answer : B

give yourself a pat on the back

A Pleased that someone or something is going away
B To feel pleased with yourself because of something you have done
Answer : B

bag of tricks
A The special skills and methods someone uses in their work
B To do something unexpected that helps you solve a problem

Answer : A
8

a wet blanket
A To make someone angry and ready to fight
B Someone who spoils other peoples fun
Answer : B

sweat blood
A To work extremely hard
B To be very determined to punish or defeat someone
Answer : A

10

have butterflies in your stomach

A To be very determined to do something
B To feel very nervous about doing something
Answer : B