Idiom matching worksheet with a cartoon illustration of a boy holding a bull by the horns.

Let’s go step by step to match each idiom with its correct meaning.

We’ll look at each idiom one by one and think about what it really means in everyday language. Then we’ll find the letter that matches best.

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1. take for granted
This means you assume something is true or will always be there — without thinking about it or appreciating it.
→ That matches H. to understand to be true

Wait — actually, “take for granted” often means you don’t appreciate something because you assume it’ll always be there. But looking at the options, H says “to understand to be true” — which is close, but let’s check others.

Actually, none say “not appreciate,” so maybe H is the closest? Let’s hold on and come back.

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2. take exception to
This means you disagree strongly or object to something — like finding fault.
→ That matches A. to find fault with; to speak against

Yes! So #2 = A

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3. take in stride
This means when something bad happens, you handle it calmly and keep going. Like accepting good or bad luck and moving on.
→ That matches B. to accept good or bad luck and continue on

So #3 = B

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4. take a back seat
This means letting someone else be in charge — you’re not leading anymore. You’re second.
→ That matches D. to accept a lower position; be second to something

So #4 = D

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5. take off one’s hat to
This is an old-fashioned way of showing respect — like tipping your hat to someone you admire.
→ That matches I. to praise or respect someone

So #5 = I

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6. take its toll
This means something causes damage or loss over time — like stress taking its toll on your health.
→ That matches F. to cause loss or damage

So #6 = F

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7. take to the woods
This sounds like running away into the forest — hiding from trouble.
→ That matches C. to run away and hide

So #7 = C

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8. take the bull by the horns
This means facing a problem directly and bravely — even if it’s scary or risky.
→ That matches E. to take action and not care about the risks

So #8 = E

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9. take the words out of one’s mouth
This means you say exactly what someone else was just about to say.
→ That matches J. to say what someone else was just going to say

So #9 = J

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10. take it easy
This means relax, slow down, don’t rush or stress.
→ That matches G. to act or go carefully or slowly

So #10 = G

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Now let’s go back to #1: take for granted

We said earlier it might be H — “to understand to be true”

But actually, “take for granted” usually means you assume something is true *without questioning it*, and sometimes you don’t value it because of that.

Looking again at the options:

H. to understand to be true → this fits best among the choices.

None say “fail to appreciate,” so H is the only logical choice.

So #1 = H

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Let’s list them all now:

1. take for granted → H
2. take exception to → A
3. take in stride → B
4. take a back seat → D
5. take off one’s hat to → I
6. take its toll → F
7. take to the woods → C
8. take the bull by the horns → E
9. take the words out of one’s mouth → J
10. take it easy → G

All letters are used once — perfect!

Final Answer:
1-H, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D, 5-I, 6-F, 7-C, 8-E, 9-J, 10-G