Idioms 2

Question 1

Once in a blue moon

Answer 1

Meaning - Something that happens very rarely.

Example sentence: I don’t usually eat ice cream, but I’ll have some once in a blue moon.

Question 2

Burn the midnight oil

Answer 2

Meaning : To work late into the night.

Example sentence: I have a big
project due tomorrow, so I’ll be burning the midnight oil tonight.

Question 3

Burn the Candle at both ends

Answer 3

Meaning: To overwork or exhaust oneself by staying up late and waking up early.

Example sentence: She has been burning the candle at both ends trying to balance her job and family responsibilities.

Question 4

At the drop of a hat

Answer 4

Meaning: Without any hesitation or delay.

Example sentence: He’s always ready to help at the drop of a hat.

Question 5

Cry over spilled milk

Answer 5

Meaning: To worry or lament about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

Example sentence: There’s no use crying over spilled milk - let’s focus on finding a solution.