Let's solve the "Solve the Idioms" worksheet step by step. The task is to
match each definition with the correct idiom by selecting the appropriate letter (A, B, or C) that corresponds to the idiom.
---
Here are the idioms and their meanings:
1.
Avoid responsibility
- A. over my dead body!
- B. over the top.
- C. pass the buck.
✔ Correct answer: C. pass the buck
→ *“Pass the buck”* means to avoid taking responsibility for something.
2.
Tricking someone, or joking
- A. pass the buck.
- B. no dice.
- C. pulling your leg.
✔ Correct answer: C. pulling your leg
→ *“Pulling your leg”* means teasing or joking with someone.
3.
To be in agreement
- A. sick as a dog.
- B. on the same page.
- C. over the top.
✔ Correct answer: B. on the same page
→ *“On the same page”* means to agree or understand something together.
4.
Very excessive
- A. on the same page.
- B. on pins and needles.
- C. over the top.
✔ Correct answer: C. over the top
→ *“Over the top”* means exaggerated or excessive.
5.
Getting a bad start
- A. over the top.
- B. on the same page.
- C. off on the wrong foot.
✔ Correct answer: C. off on the wrong foot
→ *“Off on the wrong foot”* means starting something poorly.
6.
Very sick
- A. over my dead body!
- B. sick as a dog.
- C. off on the wrong foot.
✔ Correct answer: B. sick as a dog
→ *“Sick as a dog”* means very ill.
7.
Absolutely not allow
- A. pass the buck.
- B. over my dead body!
- C. off on the wrong foot.
✔ Correct answer: B. over my dead body!
→ *“Over my dead body!”* means absolutely not.
8.
Feeling nervous and/or anxious
- A. sick as a dog.
- B. on the same page.
- C. on pins and needles.
✔ Correct answer: C. on pins and needles
→ *“On pins and needles”* means feeling nervous or anxious.
9.
Run out of energy
- A. over the top.
- B. run out of steam.
- C. no dice.
✔ Correct answer: B. run out of steam
→ *“Run out of steam”* means to lose energy or enthusiasm.
10.
Disagree to
- A. pass the buck.
- B. over my dead body!
- C. no dice.
✔ Correct answer: C. no dice
→ *“No dice”* means refusal or disagreement.
---
Final Answers:
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C
✔ Score: 10/10
---
Summary:
Each idiom was matched correctly based on its common usage in English. These expressions are commonly used in informal conversation and understanding them improves fluency.
Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable answer key!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of idioms worksheet 4th grade.
