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Grade 9 Idioms

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  • What idiom means "unconventional / different from the usual "?
    off-beat
  • What idiom "to reveal a secret carelessly or by mistake"?
    Let the cat out of the bag.
  • What idiom means "something that is pleasant or gratifying to hear or discover"?
    music to my ears
  • What idiom means "talk openly and boastfully about one's achievements"?
    blow one's own trumpet
  • What idiom means "it's someone else's turn to make a move"?
    The ball is in your court.
  • What idiom means "to do something without worrying about the risk or negative result"?
    throw caution to the wind
  • Which idiom describes a new person or thing that's really great or amazing?
    the best thing since sliced bread
  • What idiom means "to teach something to someone by frequent repeating"?
    drum something into someone's head
  • What idiom "to succeed in achieving two things in a single action"?
    kill two birds with one stone
  • What idiom means "in excellent form / fit"?
    as fit as a fiddle
  • What idiom means "and other similar things"?
    all that jazz
  • What idiom means "there are other opportunities that can be taken"?
    There are other fish in the sea.
  • What idiom means "to join in or interrupt (a conversation)"?
    chime in
  • What idiom means "to make something fancier, more festive, more exciting, etc."?
    jazz something up
  • What idiom is used to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now, but would like to do so at a later time?
    take a raincheck
  • What idiom means "be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions"?
    face the music
  • What idiom means " to make small adjustments to (something) in order to achieve the best or a desired performance"?
    fine tune
  • What idiom means "spotless or flawless / honest and pure"?
    clean as a whistle
  • What idiom means "you can't enjoy both of two desirable but mutually exclusive alternatives"?
    You can't have your cake and eat it too.
  • What idiom means "one shouldn't act without first considering the possible consequences or dangers"?
    look before you leap
  • What idiom means "to arouse an indistinct memory, remind one of something"?
    Rings a bell
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