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Understand and Use English Idioms Naturally

Idioms and phrases make your English sound fluent and native-like. Expressions such as "break the ice" or "piece of cake" are common in daily conversations but can be confusing for learners. At Learn English Quiz, we’ve created fun idioms and phrases quizzes that teach meanings and proper usage. Each question helps you recognize when and how to use these expressions in real life. With clear explanations, you’ll master idioms that make your English sound more natural and engaging. Perfect for travelers, students, or professionals, these quizzes are your shortcut to sounding fluent. Start today and make English conversations feel effortless!

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Question 1: What does "on the ball" mean?

Playing sports
Being alert and competent
Dropping something
Being lazy

Question 2: What does "hit the books" mean?

To throw books
To study hard
To read casually
To avoid studying

Question 3: What does "burn the midnight oil" mean?

To waste energy
To work late into the night
To light a lamp
To relax at night

Question 4: Choose the correct meaning of "miss the boat".

To travel by sea
To lose an opportunity
To arrive late
To catch a fish

Question 5: What is the meaning of "under the thumb"?

In control
Under someone's influence
Free and independent
Hidden

Question 6: What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?

To chill a drink
To start a conversation
To end a party
To freeze something

Question 7: What does "lend an ear" mean?

To ignore someone
To listen attentively
To borrow money
To shout loudly

Question 8: Choose the correct meaning of "cost an arm and a leg".

To be cheap
To be very expensive
To lose a limb
To buy prosthetics

Question 9: What does "pull someone's leg" mean?

To injure someone
To joke or tease
To help someone
To argue

Question 10: What is the meaning of "jump on the bandwagon"?

To leave a group
To join a popular trend
To play music
To avoid trends