Idioms 3

Question 1

You can’t judge a book by its cover

Answer 1

You can’t judge someone or something based solely on appearances.

Example sentence: Although he looks intimidating (Frightening) you can’t judge a book by its cover - he’s actually really kind.

Question 2

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch

Answer 2

Don’t assume something will happen before it actually does.

Example sentence: Don’t start celebrating your promotion yet; don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

Question 3

Go the extra mile

Answer 3

To make additional effort or do more than what is expected.

Example sentence: If you want to succeed, you should always be willing to go the extra mile.

Question 4

Raining Cats And Dogs

Answer 4

To rain heavily.

Example sentence: We had to cancel our picnic because it started raining cats and dogs.

Question 5

Throw in the towel

Answer 5

To give up or surrender.

Example sentence: After hours of trying to fix the computer, he finally threw in the towel and called for professional help.