Worksheet on Idioms for Class 9

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

1. After experiencing a failed business venture, Hannah was ___________, carefully scrutinising potential opportunities and making informed decisions to avoid repeating past mistakes.

a) once bitten, twice shy
b) once in a blue moon
c) cost an arm and a leg
d) call it a day

Answer: a)

2. When you need to discuss something important, it's best not to_____________, as they may be stressed or preoccupied with other matters, hindering effective communication.

a) catch someone at a bad time
b) at a stone’s throw
c) stick to your guns
d) leave any stone unturned

Answer: a)

3. Ricky missed the last date to fill the boxing championship form but later he realised that actually it proved to be a _____________________.

a) coming of age
b) blessing in disguise
c) pretty penny
d) cold feet

Answer: b)

4. Lisa wanted to win the beauty pageant and become an actress later on, but that was like __________________. 

a) chasing rainbows
b) harnessing horses
c) cultivating sunflowers
d) bringing the clouds down

Answer: a)

5. The tutor said to Ronny that she had done her bit and now the ________________ .

a) carry the torch
b) ball was in his court
c) bring home the baon
d) better late than never

Answer: b)

6. The professor concluded, “To say it in a _________, honesty was the best policy”.

a) nutshell
b) bloom
c) extension
d) thistle

Answer: a)

7. Hananh and Jenny were so close friends that they supported each other through all ______________.

a) thick and thin
b) beat around the bush
c) hang in there
d) cut corners

Answer: a)

8. Fiona and Maria are twin sisters but they are almost always at __________ on every issue.

a) burn in the oven
b) calling time
c) at loggerheads
d) chasing each other’s tail

Answer: c)

9. The rental incomes from various properties were the stable _______ for the Stephens.

a) cash cow
b) barking dog
c) cawing roost
d) singing lark

Answer: a)

10. To meet the tight deadline, the construction team decided __________, compromising on certain quality measures to complete the project quickly.

a) to cut corners
b) crunch time
c) cut the mustard
d) crack of dawn

Answer: a)

11. Despite his promises, Johnson always seems to __________ when it comes to completing his assignments on time.

a) drag his feet
b) jump the gun
c) bite off more than he can chew
d) keep his nose to the grindstone

Answer: a) 

12. The company's new CEO decided to __________ to increase profits, leading to widespread criticism from employees.

a) turn over a new leaf
b) stick to his guns
c) tighten the purse strings
d) play it by ear

Answer: c) 

13. Shelly was determined to __________ despite facing numerous obstacles in her path to becoming a doctor.

a) pass the buck
b) get cold feet
c) burn the midnight oil
d) throw in the towel

Answer: c) 

14. The sudden closure of the factory __________, leaving thousands of workers unemployed.

a) threw in the towel
b) pulled the wool over their eyes
c) pulled the plug
d) made ends meet

Answer: c) 

15. After years of hard work, Alice finally __________ and was promoted to the position of manager.

a) turned the tables
b) climbed the corporate ladder
c) lost her marbles
d) played it by ear

Answer: b)

16. Despite his age, the veteran athlete continues to __________, inspiring younger competitors with his determination.

a) keep his eye on the ball
b) bite off more than he can chew
c) hit the nail on the head
d) run circles around others

Answer: d) 

17. The new teacher's unorthodox methods initially __________ among the students, but they soon adapted and began to enjoy her classes.

a) hit the nail on the head
b) fell on deaf ears
c) raised eyebrows
d) cut the mustard

Answer: c) 

18. Despite the odds, the small startup managed to __________ and become a major player in the industry.

a) pass the buck
b) make waves
c) rest on its laurels
d) throw in the towel

Answer: b) 

19. The politician's attempt to __________ during the debate was met with scepticism from the audience.

a) jump the gun
b) pull the wool over someone's eyes
c) get cold feet
d) make a long story short

Answer: b)

20. The team's decision to __________ paid off when they won the championship against all odds.

a) bite off more than they could chew
b) throw in the towel
c) pull out all the stops
d) pass the buck

Answer: c)

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