Discussing a book – some idioms
See if you guessed right about the meanings to the phrases.
1. [Multiple choice]
Very down, very bleak
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. cold
- 2. depressing (correct)
- 3. not well written
2. [Multiple choice]
get into it
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. enjoy it (correct)
- 2. open it
- 3. start it
3. [Multiple choice]
knocked out by it
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. not like
- 2. find it difficult
- 3. really like it (correct)
4. [Multiple choice]
run of the mill
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. common, everyday (correct)
- 2. water
- 3. hard work
5. [Multiple choice]
9 to 5
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. routine (correct)
- 2. a school day
- 3. a work day
6. [Multiple choice]
the rat race
Answers for Quiz [6].
- 1. racing animals such as rats
- 2. working in the city with lots of competition for success (correct)
- 3. the life most people lead
7. [Multiple choice]
the fuzzy end of the lollipop
Answers for Quiz [7].
- 1. things always go wrong (correct)
- 2. he eats lots of lollipops
- 3. things are always good
8. [Multiple choice]
outlandish things happen
Answers for Quiz [8].
- 1. he’s always in trouble
- 2. he has a good time
- 3. unbelievable things happen (correct)
9. [Multiple choice]
give the game away
Answers for Quiz [9].
- 1. give too much information
- 2. spoil the book by giving the ending or important plot details (correct)
- 3. allow someone else to win a game
10. [Multiple choice]
too pat
Answers for Quiz [10].
- 1. too noisy
- 2. too short
- 3. too simple (correct)