Do You Actually Know What These Idioms Mean?

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Cross that bridge when you come to it'

• To waste time here and there.

• Come to the point - leave out details.

• Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.

• Actions or communications need more than one person.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Back to the drawing board'

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

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

• Believe someone's statement, without proof.

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

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Curiosity killed the cat'

• Do not put all your resources in one possibility.

• Being inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.

• To present a counter argument.

• You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Feel a bit under the weather'

• When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.

• When you complain about a loss from the past.

• When something is done badly to save money.

• Feeling slightly ill.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Hit the nail on the head'

• Plans or hopes that have very little chances of happening.

• A very long time ago.

• Do or say something exactly right.

• To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Jump on the bandwagon'

• Decision that is made at the last possible minute.

• Join a popular trend or activity.

• When the punishment equals the crime.

• To solve two problems at once.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Once in a blue moon'

• Happens very rarely.

• A method which clearly proves something.

• An important or a powerful person in a group or family.

• An event done to warn someone.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Gift of the gab'

• Someone loved very much.

• Talent of speaking, if someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way.

• An important day.

• Someone who gets early in the morning.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Dragging its feet'

• Delaying in decision, not showing enthusiasm.

• Belonging to high social class.

• Extremely cold weather.

• Try too hard to please someone in a position of authority.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Fool's paradise'

• Impossible to understand.

• Reduce the power of something.

• Done in secret.

• A false sense of happiness or success.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Jam on your face'

• When people behave in a very secret manner.

• Something that will never happen.

• To accidentally reveal a secret.

• Embarrassed or found guilty.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Johnny on the spot'

• To not judge someone or something based solely on appearance.

• A person who is always available; ready, willing, and able to do what needs to be done.

• Trying out every possibility to get a result.

• When luck is against you.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Make a bee line for'

• Getting your things well organized.

• To go directly towards something.

• Being constantly aware of the most recent developments.

• Putting up a plan or idea into action.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Take with a grain of salt'

• Being serious about what you announce.

• Clever or expert way of doing something.

• Not to take what someone says too seriously.

• Don't delay in getting something done.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Whole nine yards'

• Everything. All of it.

• Desirable position which is well-paid and considered relatively easy .

• Spending a lot of time and energy doing a lot of things but actually achieving too little.

• Examining a group of people and deciding their suitability

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Not playing with a full deck'

• Delaying in decision, not showing enthusiasm.

• Rating something higher on your priority list to achieve the desired result.

• Someone who lacks intelligence.

• Be happy when a person leaves.