IELTS 2026 Idioms and Expressions Free Quiz 1

1. What is an idiom?

A. A phrase with a figurative meaning B. A phrase with a literal meaning C. A type of verb D. A type of noun

2. What does "break the ice" mean?

A. to break something B. to ignore C. to start a conversation D. to end a conversation

3. What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?

A. to miss the point B. to ignore C. to reject D. to describe exactly

4. What does "barking up the wrong tree" mean?

A. correct action B. false course of action C. successful D. accurate

5. What does "piece of cake" mean?

A. very easy B. very difficult C. impossible D. boring

6. What does "once in a blue moon" mean?

A. frequently B. always C. very rarely D. never

7. What does "kick the bucket" mean?

A. to start B. to succeed C. to fail D. to die

8. What does "spill the beans" mean?

A. to hide B. to reveal a secret C. to ignore D. to forget

9. What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?

A. very expensive B. cheap C. free D. moderate

10. What does "hold your horses" mean?

A. hurry B. leave C. be patient D. start