Vocabulary Idioms and Expressions 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does it mean to "let the cat out of the bag"?
- To free a pet
- To reveal a secret accidentally (Correct answer)
- To start a fight
- To make a mess
Correct answer: To reveal a secret accidentally
"Let the cat out of the bag" means to disclose a secret, often by mistake.
Question 2: If you are "on the fence" about a decision, what does that mean?
- You are undecided (Correct answer)
- You are trespassing
- You are certain
- You are excited
Correct answer: You are undecided
"On the fence" means being unable to choose between two options.
Question 3: What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
- To be free
- To require physical labor
- To be very expensive (Correct answer)
- To be dangerous
Correct answer: To be very expensive
"Cost an arm and a leg" means something is extremely expensive.
Question 4: Choose the meaning of "spill the beans."
- To cook dinner
- To waste food
- To reveal information (Correct answer)
- To make an excuse
Correct answer: To reveal information
"Spill the beans" means to reveal secret or private information.
Question 5: What does "a piece of cake" describe?
- A delicious dessert
- Something very easy (Correct answer)
- A small portion
- A celebration
Correct answer: Something very easy
"A piece of cake" means a task that is very easy to do.
Question 6: If someone is "feeling blue," how do they feel?
- Cold
- Sad (Correct answer)
- Confused
- Excited
Correct answer: Sad
"Feeling blue" means feeling sad or depressed.
Question 7: What does "burn the midnight oil" mean?
- To waste money
- To cook late at night
- To work or study late into the night (Correct answer)
- To cause a fire
Correct answer: To work or study late into the night
"Burn the midnight oil" means to stay up late working or studying.
Vocabulary Idioms and Expressions 3
What does it mean to "let the cat out of the bag"?