Idioms & Proverbs Worksheet-2
The new office building they built has become a white elephant. They have to spend a lot of money to keep it neat and clean but hardly any one is interested in renting it.
A. A white animal with a large trunk.
B. Something that is nice to look at.
C. Something that is costly to build or maintain and provides little benefit.
D. Something that is cheap to obtain or maintain and provides lots of benefit.
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Everyone can see that he is not telling the truth and shedding crocodile tears.
A. Wiping off the tears. B. Cry with no tears.
C. Kill crocodiles. D. Pretending to cry with fake tears.
Leader of the party requested to not to react to the opponents dirty actions and stay away from tit for tat kind of behavior.
A. To reciprocate opposite. B. To reciprocate in kind.
C. To stay at home. D. To stay away.
My brother gave thumbs up to the new movie.
A. To mark down. B. To give speech.
C. To dislike. D. To give approval.
When Tina saw Polk High team winning; she jumped on the bandwagon and became Polk High fan.
A. To jump high.
B. To be a fan.
C. To follow the popular trend.
D. To jump down on a cart.
Please keep an eye on those kids playing outside. There are some strangers walking around.
A. Pull someone's eye
B. Able to see far
C. Hear someone constantly
D. Check something regularly
Global warming is melting icebergs in Antarctica. Sooner or later we will find sea levels rising.
A. Very fast B. Eventually
C. Near ocean D. Away from ocean
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We are ready. We will start running as soon as we get the green light from the coach.
A. Start without permission B. Work with coach
C. Get the necessary ticket D. Get the necessary permission
President of the company is under fire for defrauding and collecting illegal funds for personal use.
A. Being praised B. Being criticized or attacked
C. Walking on fire D. sick
Which company will get a contract to complete this bridge is still up in the air.
A. Undecided B. Under construction
C. Find a right company D. Finish something
Answer Keys:
1. C; 2. D; 3. B; 4. D; 5. C; 6. D; 7. B; 8. D; 9. B; 10. A
