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An idiom is an expression with a different meaning than its literal one, e.g. if something is hard to find you may say it's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Idioms make English more interesting and help you understand the meaning of the words.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Idioms
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1. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

Sometimes ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN.
2. Which one means 'very bored'?
3. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

There is no sense in CRYING OVER SPILT MILK.
4. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

Mr. Steven’s new truck is a big WHITE ELEPHANT that his wife hates.
5. Which expression means 'you need to do better'?
6. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

IN THE END he confessed to both crimes.
7. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

I’m so glad I brought an umbrella because it’s RAINING CATS AND DOGS now.
8. Which one means 'unlikely to happen'?
9. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

As this was his first time camping, they KEPT AN EYE ON him.
10. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

There is no sense in CRYING OVER SPILT MILK.
11. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

I’m so glad I brought an umbrella because it’s RAINING CATS AND DOGS now.
12. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

Sometimes ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN.
13. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

He said it would be a PIECE OF CAKE to get an “A” on his test.
14. Which phrase means 'just'?
15. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

Mr. Steven’s new truck is a big WHITE ELEPHANT that his wife hates.
16. Which one means 'to become angry'?
17. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

IN THE END he confessed to both crimes.
18. Which idiom means 'to be the best'?
19. Which phrase means 'just'?
20. The idiom below is capitalized. Choose the correct answer that describes its real meaning.

If you GIVE ME A HAND, I’ll be able to go out with you.

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