Idioms and Phrases Worksheet

Part 1: Match the idioms and phrases to its correct meaning.
1. Bite the bullet
2. Break the ice
3. Burn the midnight oil
4. Cost an arm and a leg
5. Hit the nail on the head
6. Let the cat out of the bag
7. Kill two birds with one stone
8. The ball is in your court

A. To reveal a secret or a surprise accidentally
B. To work late into the night
C. To begin a conversation in a social situation
D. To be in charge of a situation or decision
E. To be very expensive
F. To do something that achieves two goals at once
G. To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely
H. To describe something that is exactly right or correct

Part 2: Complete the sentence using the correct idioms and phrases from the list.
1. After hours of preparation, the final presentation was a __________.
2. Sarah __________ last night to finish her report on time.
3. When Jim __________, we all knew the surprise party was a secret no more.
4. It’s your decision now—__________.
5. I’ve been feeling a little __________ lately, so I’m staying home to rest.
6. If we go to the meeting and get the contract signed, we’ll __________.
7. I don’t mind spending money on something important, but that new car __________!
8. Trying to make everyone happy with one solution is like __________.

Part 3: Use the idioms and phrases in sentences of your own.
1. Bite the bullet
2. Break the ice
3. Burn the midnight oil
4. Cost an arm and a leg
5. Kill two birds with one stone

Answers:

Part 1: Matching Idioms to Meanings
1. Bite the bullet - G. To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely
2. Break the ice - C. To begin a conversation in a social situation
3. Burn the midnight oil - B. To work late into the night
4. Cost an arm and a leg - E. To be very expensive
5. Hit the nail on the head - H. To describe something that is exactly right or correct
6. Let the cat out of the bag - A. To reveal a secret or a surprise accidentally
7. Kill two birds with one stone - F. To do something that achieves two goals at once
8. The ball is in your court - D. To be in charge of a situation or decision

Part 2: Completing the Sentences
1. Piece of cake
2. Burn the midnight oil
3. Let the cat out of the bag
4. The ball is in your court
5. Under the weather
6. Kill two birds with one stone
7. Cost an arm and a leg
8. Kill two birds with one stone

Part 3: Your Sentences (Example Answers)
1. Bite the bullet: Even though he was nervous about public speaking, he decided to bite the bullet and give the presentation.
2. Break the ice: The team-building game helped to break the ice during the first meeting.
3. Burn the midnight oil: She had to burn the midnight oil to finish her project by the deadline.
4. Cost an arm and a leg: The new phone I want to buy costs an arm and a leg, so I’ll wait for a sale.
5. Kill two birds with one stone: If I pick up groceries on the way to work, I can kill two birds with one stone—get the shopping done and avoid a second trip.