Idiomatic Expression

Match the idiom (A) with the right meaning (B).

1. Black sheep A) Of very kind

2. Dark horse B) In a very difficult situation
3. Butterflies in my stomach C) What a person really like.
4. Let the cat out of the bag D) Produce result.
5. A cat on hot bricks E) A member of the family who is
considered to have done something
bad or shameful.
6. Black and blue F) A harmless lie told to avoid
hurting someone.
7. Out of the blue G) To eat very little.
8. Red-handed H) Someone who hides their
talents, plans or activities.
9. True colours I) A bad person who will bring
negative effects to the whole group.
10. White lie J) To be caught in the act of doing
something wrong or committing a
crime.
11. Eat like a bird K) To feel nervous.
12. In a pickle L) To be easy, comfortable or
pleasant.
13. A flash in the pan M) Suddenly or unexpectedly.
14. All ears N) To no longer want to continue
doing what you intended to do
because you feel nervous or afraid.
15. A sweet tooth O) To be covered in bruises.
16. Get cold feet P) A success that will only last for a
short time.
17. A bed of roses Q) To listen very carefully and with
great interest.
18. A rotten apple R) To tell a secret.
19. Bear fruit S) To have a liking for sweet tooth.
20. Under the sun T) Someone who is nervous or
agitated.