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LI LS Fall 2025 Midterm Exam Review - Idioms
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Give an example of a task you could say is not rocket science.
(Example answer: Making a sandwich.)
What does “hang in there” mean?
Don’t give up.
Give an example of something that is a dime a dozen.
(Example answer: Fast food restaurants are a dime a dozen in the city.)
Give an example of when you might call it a day.
(Example answer: After finishing a long project.)
What does “you can say that again!” mean?
That’s true! I agree with you!
Give an example of a situation that could get out of hand.
(Example answer: A party becomes too loud and chaotic.)
What does “by the book” mean?
To do something exactly as you are supposed to
Give an example of a time you learned you couldn’t judge a book by its cover.
(Example answer: A shy person turned out to be a talented singer.)
What does “New York minute” mean?
A very short time
What does “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” mean?
When you’re in a new place, follow the examples of the people around you.
Give an example of when someone might say “pardon my French.”
(Example answer: After accidentally swearing in front of a teacher.)
What does “it’s all Greek to me” mean?
I don’t understand what that means.
Give an example of something you’ve heard about that was before your time.
(Example answer: The Beatles were popular before my time.)
What does “once upon a time” mean?
Something happened a long time ago.
What does “long time, no see” mean?
It has been a long time since you last saw someone.
Share an example of a time you could take a trip down memory lane.
(Example answer: Looking at old family photos.)
What does “stands the test of time” mean?
Continues to work well for a long time
Name an object or place that could be described as having “seen better days.”
(Example answer: An old, rusty bicycle.)
What does “all along” mean?
From the beginning or the whole time
Give an example of building or creating something from the ground up.
(Example answer: Starting a new business from scratch.)
What does “back to square one” mean?
To start something over because the previous attempt failed
Name a situation where you could say “out with the old and in with the new.”
(Example answer: Throwing out old clothes and buying new ones.)
What does “to turn over a new leaf” mean?
To begin something again; to change to be better
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