Popular Idioms 3

Question 1

Don’t give up the day job

Answer 1

Usually said as a joke if someone is not good at something but thinks they can do it. Daddy sings so bad but he thinks he sings well. Don’t give up your day job to become a singer or you will fail AND be poor.

Question 2

Drastic times call for drastic measures

Answer 2

When you are extremely desperate you need to take drastic actions.

Question 3

Elvis has left the building

Answer 3

The show has come to an end. It’s all over.

Question 4

Every cloud has a silver lining

Answer 4

Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.

Question 5

Feel a bit under the weather

Answer 5

Meaning: Feeling slightly ill.

Question 6

Give the benefit of the doubt

Answer 6

Believe someone’s statement, without proof.

Question 7

Hear it on the grapevine

Answer 7

This idiom means ‘to hear rumors’ about something or someone.

Question 8

Hit the nail on the head

Answer 8

Do or say something exactly right

Question 9

Hit the sack / sheets / hay

Answer 9

go to sleep

Question 10

In the heat of the moment

Answer 10

Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.
Let your emotions rule your decision. In the heat of the moment I bought the car but later found out it was junk. I should have brought it to a mechanic to check it.