English Idioms Test A1-A2: Can You Guess the Meaning?

Idioms are common English phrases that do not always mean exactly what the words say. In this A1-A2 test, choose the correct meaning of each idiom from a simple everyday situation.

English Idioms Test A1-A2 part 1

Can you understand easy English idioms? Take this A1-A2 quiz and choose the correct meaning in 10 everyday situations.

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Your friend is going to sing on stage. What can you say?

2 / 10

Mike says: “I need to hit the books tonight.”

What does hit the books mean?

3 / 10

Tom says: “It’s raining cats and dogs!”

What does raining cats and dogs mean?

4 / 10

Tom says: “This test is a piece of cake!”

What does a piece of cake mean?

5 / 10

Emma says: “Tell me your story. I’m all ears.”

What does I’m all ears mean?

6 / 10

Emma says: “I’m under the weather today.”

What does under the weather mean?

7 / 10

Your friend is very busy and has too many things to do. Which idiom fits best?

8 / 10

Emma says: “Let’s call it a day.”

What does call it a day mean?

9 / 10

Mike says: “Don’t worry. Better late than never.”

What does better late than never mean?

10 / 10

Tom says: “I forgot her birthday. I’m in hot water now.”

What does in hot water mean?

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