Intermediate Quiz 44

1. Stop _____ around the bush and tell me what you want.
kicking
beating
running
going

Answer:
Stop (beating) around the bush and tell me what you want.

The idiom “beat around the bush” means to avoid talking about what is important.

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want.
= You have been telling me things that are not important. Just tell me what you want.

2. My brother can be a real pain in the _____.
knee
neck
head
eyes

Answer:
My brother can be a real pain in the (neck).

The idiom “a pain in the neck” means something or someone that is very annoying.

My brother can be a real pain in the neck.
= My brother can be really annoying.

3. You opened a _____ of worms with that last question.
tin
box
can
pack

Answer:
You opened a (can) of worms with that last question.

The idiom “a can of worms” means a situation that causes a lot of problems for you when you start to deal with it.

You opened a can of worms with that last question.
= Your last question caused a lot problems.

4. He lost his _____ and said some things he regrets.
brain
mouth
tongue
head

Answer:
He lost his (head) and said some things he regrets.

The idiom “lose someone’s head” means to become unable to behave calmly or sensibly.

He lost his head and said some things he regrets.
= He was not able to behave calmly and said some things he regrets.

5. These shoes cost me _____.
arms and a leg
an arm and legs
an arm and a leg
arms and legs

Answer:
These shoes cost me (an arm and a leg).

The idiom “an arm and a leg” means a lot of money.

These shoes cost me an arm and a leg.
= These shoes cost me a lot of money.