1) "A snowball effect" means... a) Something has momentum and builds on each other, much like rolling a snowball down a hill to make it bigger. b) Damaging a relationship beyond repair. c) Someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally 2) "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" means... a) To fail in a spectacular manner. b) Everyone gets their chance to do something big c) Apples are healthy and good for you. 3) "Burning bridges" means... a) Everyone gets their chance to do something big b) Damaging a relationship beyond repair. c) Something that you never forget how to do. 4) "Every dog has his day" a) To not know something. b) Everyone gets their chance to do something big c) Being reckless or taking a risk 5) "Fit as a fiddle" means... a) Excellent health b) Being reckless or taking a risk c) Something that you never forget how to do. 6) "Go down in flames" means... a) One person usually isn’t the only responsible party b) Something that you never forget how to do c) To fail in a spectacular manner 7) "Getting a second wind" means... a) Having energy again after being tired or worn out b) To fail in a spectacular manner c) Being reckless or taking a risk 8) "Having your head in the clouds" means... a) Someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally b) Day dreaming, not paying attention c) To fail in a spectacular manner 9) "He/She is off their rocker" means... a) Damaging a relationship beyond repair b) Trouble is coming or is on its way c) Someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally 10) "It’s always darkest before the dawn" means... a) Two people who are always together b) Things always get worse before they get better c) To run really fast 11) "It takes two to tango" means... a) Having energy again after being tired or worn out b) To run really fast c) One person usually isn’t the only responsible party. 12) "Like riding a bike" means... a) Something that you never forget how to do. b) Someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally c) Everyone experiences hard and good times 13) "Like two peas in a pod" means... a) Everyone experiences hard and good times b) Two people who are always together c) Trouble is coming or is on its way 14) "Run like the wind" means... a) Something that you never forget how to do b) Trouble is coming or is on its way c) To run really fast. 15) "Through thick and thin" means a) Someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally b) Everyone experiences hard and good times. c) When the person you have just been talking about arrives 16) "Stealing someone’s thunder" means... a)  Taking credit for someone else’s achievements b) An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid c) When the person you have just been talking about arrives 17) "Straight from the horse’s mouth" means... a) Ignoring someone b) Doing something that is pointless c) Reading or hearing something from the source 18) "Killing two birds with one stone" means... a) Having energy again after being tired b) Accomplishing two different tasks in the same undertaking c) Not holding someone responsible for something 19) "Letting the cat out of the bag" means... a) Hearing rumors about someone or something b) Sharing information that was intended to be a secret c) You have to work hard in order to see results 20) "Once in a blue moon" means... a) Something that doesn’t happen very often b) Joking with someone c) Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible

20 familiar English Idioms

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