Derek Callan . Professional English

Idioms Quiz

Can you choose the correct definition for each idiom?

Question 1

Bite your tongue

I wanted to tell him exactly what I thought of him, but I had to bite my tongue.
     
When you feel hungry and want to eat something.
To stop yourself from saying something that you would really like to say.
Question 2

To tie the knot

They are going to tie the knot after 10 years together.
To get divorced.
To get married.
Question 3

You are what you eat

A: Sigbert has a terrible diet, and I think that's why he gets sick so often.   B: Well, you are what you eat.

If you eat healthy food, you will be healthy. If you eat unhealthy food, you will be unhealthy.
If you eat too much of one thing, you will start to look like that thing.
Question 4

It takes two to tango

A: I can’t believe he said those things and spoke to me like that!   B: Well, you also said some things you shouldn’t have – it takes two to tango.
When people like to dance during an argument.
Both parties involved in a situation or argument are equally responsible for it.
Question 5

To be on the same page

We had some misunderstandings at the start of the project, but I think we’re all on the same page now.
To understand and agree with what is being done or suggested
When a group of people enjoy reading together
Question 6

To pull someone's leg

A: Did you really tell the boss I was late this morning? B: Of course not! I was just pulling your leg!
To go running with a colleague after work.
To tell someone something that is not true as a way of joking with them.