Idioms & Phrases — Set 2

Correct Answer: B. Completely in love or extremely involved

'Head over heels' means to be completely in love or deeply involved in something. The phrase suggests losing balance or control due to intense emotion. It often describes someone who is completely captivated or overwhelmed by feeling.

Correct Answer: C. Lose control of emotions or reason

'Lose your head' means to lose control of your emotions or ability to think rationally. It suggests panic or emotional overwhelm. When someone loses their head, they stop thinking clearly and may act impulsively or irrationally.

Correct Answer: B. Be very expensive

'Cost an arm and a leg' is an idiom meaning something is very expensive or costs a lot of money. The exaggeration using body parts emphasizes the high price. It's used humorously to suggest that something is unaffordably expensive.

Correct Answer: C. Refrain from speaking your opinion

'Bite your tongue' means to refrain from speaking your true opinion, usually to avoid conflict or trouble. It suggests holding back words that might be hurtful or inappropriate. The phrase indicates self-control in difficult situations.

Correct Answer: A. Approval or agreement

'Thumbs up' is a positive gesture and idiom indicating approval, agreement, or encouragement. It's a universal sign of 'good job' or 'yes'. The gesture uses the thumb raised upward to convey affirmation and positive sentiment.

Correct Answer: B. Sufficient space to move freely

'Elbow room' means sufficient space or freedom to move or act. It implies having enough room physically and metaphorically to operate without restriction. The phrase often describes having the freedom to make decisions or pursue actions without constraints.

Correct Answer: C. Equal in competition or very close

'Neck and neck' describes a situation where two competitors are equally matched or very close in a competition. It originated from horse racing where horses run side by side with their necks at the same level. The phrase suggests intense competition between equally skilled opponents.

Correct Answer: B. Someone or something annoying

'Pain in the neck' refers to someone or something that is annoying, frustrating, or bothersome. It's used to describe a person who causes trouble or a situation that is irritating. The phrase uses physical pain as a metaphor for emotional annoyance.

Correct Answer: B. Take a risk by defending someone

'Stick your neck out' means to take a risk, especially by supporting or defending someone or something when others might not. It suggests vulnerability and willingness to face consequences. The phrase implies putting yourself in a potentially dangerous or difficult position.

Correct Answer: B. Accept responsibility for something

'Shoulder the blame' means to accept responsibility for something, often something negative. The shoulder is used metaphorically as something that can bear weight. The phrase indicates willingness to take on responsibility even when it's unpleasant.