Redewendungen und Kollokationen lernen: Verbessere deine Sprachflüssigkeit im Englischunterricht

Question 1

Which idiom means 'to be very tired'?

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To be under the weather

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To be all over the place

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To be on top of the world

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To be up in the air

Question 2

Which preposition is used with the idiom 'to pay attention'?

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To

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At

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On

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For

Question 3

Which preposition is used with the idiom 'to keep an eye on something'?

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On

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At

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To

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For

Question 4

Which collocation is used to describe intense and plentiful rainfall?

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Heavy rain

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Running quickly

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Beautiful flowers

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Get out of here

Question 5

Which collocation is used to describe someone who is very pale?

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As white as a ghost

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As black as coal

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As red as a beetroot

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As green as grass

Question 6

Which collocation expresses intense joy and exhilaration?

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Overjoyed

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Under the weather

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Tongue-tied

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Green with envy

Question 7

Which idiom means to be exhausted and in need of rest?

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Hit the hay

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Kick the bucket

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Spill the beans

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Break a leg

Question 8

Which idiom means to maintain confidentiality or secrecy?

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Keep it under wraps

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Let the cat out of the bag

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Hit the nail on the head

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Break a leg

Question 9

Which idiom means to be extremely busy or engaged in a lot of activity?

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Work like a dog

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Raining cats and dogs

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Run like the wind

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Be on cloud nine

Question 10

What is the correct collocation for describing the act of engaging in a game?

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Play

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Make

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Do

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Have

Question 11

Which idiom means to experience intense anger or rage?

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See red

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Green with envy

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Yellow with fear

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Blue with happiness

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an idiom?

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To earn a living

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Kick the bucket

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A piece of cake

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It's raining cats and dogs

Question 13

What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

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To die

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To be very tired

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To get into trouble

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To be successful

Question 14

Which of the following sentences uses a collocation correctly?

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I need to speak English for my job.

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I need to talk English for my job.

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I need to tell English for my job.

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I need to say English for my job.

Question 15

What is the difference between an idiom and a collocation?

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An idiom is a fixed phrase with a specific meaning, while a collocation is a combination of words that are often used together.

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A collocation is a fixed phrase with a specific meaning, while an idiom is a combination of words that are often used together.

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An idiom and a collocation are the same thing.

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An idiom is a type of collocation.

Question 16

What is the correct phrasal verb for 'to stop doing something'?

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Give up

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Take off

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Put off

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Carry on

Question 17

Which idiom conveys extreme anger?

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To see red

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To bite one's tongue

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To pull oneself together

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To spill the beans

Question 18

Which word does not express a positive emotion?

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Sad

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Joyful

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Delighted

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Overjoyed

Question 19

The idiom 'to throw in the towel' signifies:

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Giving up

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Starting something new

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Taking a break

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Making a mistake

Question 20

Which collocation is used to describe studying?

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To hit the books

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To catch a cold

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To make a mess

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To take a break

Question 21

The expression 'once in a blue moon' suggests:

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A rare event

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A frequent occurrence

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An everyday happening

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A never-occurring event

Question 22

The idiom 'to spill the beans' means:

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To reveal a secret

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To make a mistake

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To get into trouble

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To have a party

Question 23

Which idiom means 'to be very tired or exhausted' and is often used to refer to going to sleep?

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Hit the sack

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Kick the bucket

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Pull the wool over someone's eyes

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Spill the beans

Question 24

Which collocation is used to describe someone who is very intelligent and quick-witted?

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Sharp as a tack

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Green as grass

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Cold as ice

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Hot under the collar

Question 25

Which collocation is used to describe someone who is very talkative and loves to chat?

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Chatty Cathy

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Silent Bob

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Bookworm

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Couch potato

Question 26

Which collocation is used to describe someone who is very lazy and inactive?

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Couch potato

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Go-getter

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Bookworm

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Social butterfly

Question 27

Which idiom means 'to be very busy or stressed', and is often used to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed?

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Up to your eyeballs

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Under the weather

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Out of the blue

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Through thick and thin

Question 28

Which collocation is used to describe someone who is very funny and makes others laugh?

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Class clown

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Straight-laced

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Bookworm

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Couch potato

Question 29

Which idiom means 'to be very angry' and is often used to express strong feelings of rage or frustration?

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Mad as a hornet

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Green with envy

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Over the moon

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Hit the sack

Question 30

Which collocation is used to describe someone who is very serious or formal in their behavior and appearance?

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Straight-laced

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Loose cannon

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Bookworm

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Chatty Cathy

Question 31

Which idiom means 'to be extremely busy'?

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busting a gut

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on the ball

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a piece of cake

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hit the hay

Question 32

The collocation 'out of the blue' means:

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unexpectedly

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slowly and gradually

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in a planned way

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with certainty

Question 33

Which collocation describes someone who is very talkative?

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chatty Cathy

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quiet as a mouse

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sharp as a tack

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fit as a fiddle

Question 34

The idiom 'a drop in the ocean' refers to something that:

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is not significant

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is very important

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is very expensive

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is very difficult

Question 35

Which collocation describes a very difficult task?

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an uphill battle

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a piece of cake

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a walk in the park

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a picnic

Question 36

The idiom 'to be over the moon' means:

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to be very happy

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to be very sad

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to be very angry

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to be very surprised

Question 37

The idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' means:

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to be right

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to be wrong

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to be careful

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to be rude

Question 38

Which collocation describes a very beautiful woman?

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a stunner

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a plain Jane

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a tomboy

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a wallflower

Question 39

The idiom 'to kick the bucket' means:

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to die

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to be reborn

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to get married

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to win a prize

Question 40

Which idiom signifies extreme anger?

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To see red

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To have cold feet

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To hit the hay

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To be over the moon

Question 41

Which collocation describes a highly intelligent individual?

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A bright spark

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A wet blanket

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A couch potato

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A pain in the neck

Question 42

Which phrase from the list below is NOT an idiom?

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To have a good time

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To keep your fingers crossed

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To spill the beans

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To kick the bucket

Question 43

Which idiom expresses surprise or unexpectedness?

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Out of the blue

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To be in the doghouse

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To be under the weather

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To have a change of heart

Question 44

Which collocation describes a challenging or difficult situation?

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An uphill battle

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A walk in the park

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A breeze

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A piece of cake

Question 45

Which idiom conveys extreme happiness?

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To be on cloud nine

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To be under the weather

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To be down in the dumps

Question 46

Which idiom describes an extremely lazy person?

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A couch potato

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A pain in the neck

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A bright spark

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A wet blanket

Question 47

Which collocation refers to someone who talks excessively?

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A chatterbox

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A couch potato

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A pain in the neck

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A bookworm

Question 48

Which expression from the list below is NOT a collocation?

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To go to school

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To take a nap

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To have a shower

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To do the dishes

Question 49

Which idiom describes a situation characterized by chaos or disorder?

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A shambles

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A piece of cake

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An uphill battle

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Out of the blue

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

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It's raining cats and dogs.

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The book is on the table.

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I am going to the store.

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She is a very intelligent student.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the idiom 'kick the bucket'?

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be born

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expire

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die

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pass away

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT an antonym for the collocation 'over the moon'?

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happy

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miserable

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sad

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depressed

Question 53

Which of the following idioms is most similar in meaning to the collocation 'heavy rain'?

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raining cats and dogs

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kick the bucket

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on cloud nine

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under the weather

Question 54

Which of the following collocations is most similar in meaning to the idiom 'hit the hay'?

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go to bed

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wake up

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eat breakfast

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take a shower

Question 55

What is the most appropriate collocation to express a profound sense of sorrow?

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A heavy heart

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A quick temper

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A light mind

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A broad smile

Question 56

Which idiom conveys the idea of being extremely occupied?

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Up to one's eyeballs

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Out of touch

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On the ball

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Under the table

Question 57

Which idiom refers to an individual who is utterly exhausted?

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Dead on one's feet

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Refreshed

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Invigorated

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Wired

Question 58

Which idiom means to be terrified?

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Scared stiff

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Scaredy cat

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Jump the gun

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Chicken out

Question 59

What is the correct collocation to express extreme happiness?

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Overjoyed

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Under the weather

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Down in the dumps

Question 60

Which idiom refers to a highly intelligent individual?

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A brainy person

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A chatterbox

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A bookworm

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A couch potato

Question 61

Which idiom means 'to be extremely exhausted'?

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dead beat

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drop-kicked

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hit hard

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punch drunk

Question 62

Which collocation is used to describe 'someone who is overly talkative'?

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a chatty Cathy

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a sedentary individual

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a book aficionado

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a hardworking worker

Question 63

Which idiom means 'to become extremely angry'?

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hit the roof

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reach for the stars

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step on the gas

Question 64

Which collocation is used to describe 'someone who constantly complains'?

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a moaning Minnie

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a self-proclaimed expert

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a clever chap

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a diligent worker