English Vocabulary - L02 Idioms

Question 1

At the drop of a hat

Answer 1

1. Instantly
2. Without hesitation

Question 2

Go back to the drawing board

Answer 2

Start from the beginning

Question 3

Cost an arm and a leg

Answer 3

Very expensive

Question 4

Far cry from

Answer 4

Very different

Question 5

Feeling under the weather

Answer 5

Feeling sick or bad

Question 6

Play it by ear

Answer 6

1. Improvise
2. Move without plans

Question 7

Play it close to the vest

Answer 7

Keep it a secret

Question 8

Play gooseberry

Answer 8

1. Thirdwheel
2. Chaperone

Question 9

Play second fiddle

Answer 9

1. Play a supporting role
2. Assistant

Question 10

Play to the gallery

Answer 10

Act to get people’s attention and approval

Question 11

Get ducks in a row

Answer 11

1. Organize things
2. Plan well

Question 12

Get the show on the road

Answer 12

Start, launch, and begin something

Question 13

Get a grip on yourself

Answer 13

1. Calm down
2. Practice self-control

Question 14

Bite the bullet

Answer 14

Force yourself to do something difficult

Question 15

Cut corners

Answer 15

Do something in the fastest, easiest, or cheapest way

Question 16

Put all your eggs in one basket

Answer 16

Depend for success on a single person or plan

Question 17

Every cloud has a silver lining

Answer 17

Every negative has a positive

Question 18

Leave no stone unturned

Answer 18

Try every possible course of action in order to get something done

Question 19

Rain on someone’s parade

Answer 19

Spoil something