Idioms

Question 1

Acid test

Answer 1

Proves the effectiveness of something.

Question 2

Actions speak louder than words

Answer 2

People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.

Question 3

Add insult to injury

Answer 3

To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavourable situation.

Question 4

After the watershed

Answer 4

A time when after which programmes for older audiences may be aired on TV.

Question 5

Against the clock

Answer 5

Being rushed and having little time to complete something.

Question 6

Ahead of time

Answer 6

Something that happens early or before it is supposed to.

Question 7

All ears

Answer 7

Awaiting an explanation.

Question 8

An arm and a leg

Answer 8

Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money.

Question 9

Around the clock

Answer 9

At any time of the day or night

Question 10

Around the corner

Answer 10

Will happen soon.

Question 11

As time goes by

Answer 11

The passing of one moment to the next.

Question 12

At the drop of a hat

Answer 12

Without any hesitation; instantly.

Question 13

Back to basics

Answer 13

An approach that uses traditional ideas that have previously worked.

Question 14

Back to the drawing board

Answer 14

When an attempt fails and it’s time to start all over.

Question 15

Bad apple

Answer 15

Troublemaker or undesirable person in a group.

Question 16

The ball is in your court

Answer 16

It is up to you to make the next decision or take the next step.

Question 17

Barking up the wrong tree

Answer 17

Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person.

Question 18

Be glad to see the back of

Answer 18

Be happy when a person leaves.

Question 19

Beat around the bush

Answer 19

Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.

Question 20

Beat the clock

Answer 20

Do something quickly before it’s too late.

Question 21

Bee in one’s bonnet

Answer 21

Carrying an idea that’s constantly in your thoughts.

Question 22

Behind the times

Answer 22

Being old-fashioned.

Question 23

Bells and whistles

Answer 23

Lots of desirable features.

Question 24

Best of both worlds

Answer 24

Enjoying the advantage of two things simultaneously.

Question 25

Best thing since sliced bread

Answer 25

A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.

Question 26

Better late than never

Answer 26

It is better to do something late than not at all.

Question 27

Bide one’s time

Answer 27

Waiting for further developments before taking action or making decisions.

Question 28

Big cheese

Answer 28

Influential person

Question 29

Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Answer 29

Better to be satisfied with what you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.

Question 30

Bite off more than you can chew

Answer 30

To take on a task that is way too big.

Question 31

Black and blue

Answer 31

Badly bruised.

Question 32

Black and white

Answer 32

Take everything into consideration and over simply. Judge everything good or bad.

Question 33

Black as night

Answer 33

Very dark and hard to see.

Question 34

Black eye

Answer 34

Bruise around the eye.

Question 35

Black market

Answer 35

Where goods are illegally bought and sold for profit.

Question 36

Blackout

Answer 36

Darken by turning off or dimming the lights. Lose consciousness.

Question 37

Black sheep

Answer 37

Undesirable member of a group.