Idioms 3rd to 4th Grade

Idioms 3rd to 4th Grade

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1. Identify the meaning of the idiom
   
   “spill the beans.”
   1.   To leave a place quickly
   2.   To reveal something that is supposed to be kept a secret
   3.   To be untidy
   4.   To be very talkative
2. To live in grey existence would mean to live a colorless life.
   1.   exciting, full
   2.   dull, monotonous
3. What does "birds of a feather flock together" mean?
   1.   Go away and stop bothering me.
   2.   People who enjoy the same things, do the same things together
   3.   a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun
   4.   Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city
4. The client didn’t like our original concept so let’s go back to the drawing board!
   1.   Making a plan or two
   2.   Start planning something again because earlier attempts were unsuccessful
5. You’re full of beans this evening! You must have had a good day at work.
   1.   talkative, profuse, or eloquent
   2.   energetic, lively or enthusiastic
6. No-one ever mentions him because he's regarded as the black sheep of the family.
   1.   the one who is always late
   2.   the one with a bad reputation
7. ‘Shedding Crocodile tears’ means _______________.
   1.   be in trouble
   2.   insincere display of emotions
   3.   find the hidden meaning
   4.   be nervous
8. "Open a can of worms" means....
   1.   getting ready to go fishing
   2.   share information that complicates the situation
   3.   openings up a can with stinky food
   4.   having a difficult time
9. Identify the meaning of the idiom
   
   “Miss the boat”.
   1.   Miss out on an opportunity.
   2.   Let too much time go by to complete a task.
   3.   Long for something that you don’t have.
   4.   Not know the difference between right and wrong.
10. You’ve got to have some work experience under your belt before you can hope to get a stable job.
    
    
    1.   have acquired experience or have satisfactorily achieved something
    2.   gained a lot of friends from high places who can help you get the job
11. Luckily the wedding is just a stone’s throw from our hotel so we can walk there.
    1.   very near or close
    2.   postponed
12. Identify the meaning of the idiom “Can’t judge a book by its cover.”
    1.   It is easier to read a book than to protect the pages.
    2.   A book’s ending can’t always be guessed by how it begins.
    3.   It takes a long time to really know someone.
    4.   It is hard to tell how something is simply from its outward appearance.
13. What does "I have a frog in my throat" mean?
    1.   unable to use your voice
    2.   repeating a noise over and over
    3.   when you eat something weird
    4.   when your tongue turns green
14. You can always rely on Fred to put his foot in it and come out with a remark like that.
    1.   fall over
    2.   say something embarrassing
15. Identify the meaning of the idiom
    
    “Seeing eye to eye.”
    1.   Paying close attention to something someone is saying
    2.   Treating someone with respect
    3.   Identifying a minor mistake
    4.   Agreeing with somebody
16. Complete the sentence:
    
    I'll be up all night _______________________
    
    to hit my deadline for this article.
    1.   cutting corners
    2.   missing the boat
    3.   burning the midnight oil
17. What does "cry over spilt milk" mean?
    1.   accidentally spilling a liquid
    2.   to be upset about something that can't be changed
    3.   when your tears look like milk
    4.   slipping and falling over milk
18. Easy does it! Those boxes you’re holding are very fragile.
    1.   To fully stopped
    2.   To be careful
19. When the business folded, he took the lion's share of the assets.
    1.   the biggest part
    2.   the smallest part
20. What does it mean to "Go fly a kite"?
    1.   Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city
    2.   You feel that you need to spend your money at once.
    3.   Go away and stop bothering me.