Idioms & Phrases

11) A storm in a teacup
  • A serious problem
  • A natural disaster
  • Unnecessary excitement over a small issue
  • A big celebration
Explanation

Correct Answer: Unnecessary excitement over a small issue

This idiom refers to making a big issue out of something trivial.


12) To smell a rat
  • Feel afraid
  • Suspect something wrong
  • Find a solution
  • Catch an animal
Explanation

Correct Answer: Suspect something wrong

It means sensing that something is not right.


13) To make ends meet
  • Become rich
  • Manage expenses
  • Increase income
  • Waste money
Explanation

Correct Answer: Manage expenses

The idiom means living within one’s income.


14) To take with a pinch of salt
  • Believe strongly
  • Not believe completely
  • Ignore totally
  • Accept happily
Explanation

Correct Answer: Not believe completely

It means to doubt the truth of something.


15) To call it a day
  • Start working
  • Stop working
  • Celebrate success
  • Work harder
Explanation

Correct Answer: Stop working

This idiom means to stop an activity for the day.


16) In black and white
  • Clearly visible
  • In written form
  • In newspaper
  • In print media
Explanation

Correct Answer: In written form

It means something clearly written or documented.


17) To go through fire and water
  • Enjoy life
  • Face extreme difficulties
  • Travel a lot
  • Become famous
Explanation

Correct Answer: Face extreme difficulties

The idiom means to endure severe hardships.


18) To keep an eye on
  • Ignore
  • Watch carefully
  • Spy secretly
  • Protect legally
Explanation

Correct Answer: Watch carefully

It means to observe or monitor attentively.


19) To make a clean breast of
  • Hide the truth
  • Confess fully
  • Argue strongly
  • Make excuses
Explanation

Correct Answer: Confess fully

It means to admit the truth without hiding anything.


20) To beat about the bush
  • Speak directly
  • Avoid the main topic
  • Give examples
  • Explain clearly
Explanation

Correct Answer: Avoid the main topic

This idiom means to avoid coming to the point.