Idioms & Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

1. What does the idiom "a blessing in disguise" mean?

(a) Something bad that turns out to be good
(b) A gift that is hidden
(c) A blessing that is obvious

2. Choose the correct phrasal verb:
"I’m going to _______ my old books and donate them to charity."
(a) give up
(b) get rid of
(c) run into

3. Fill in the blank with the correct idiom:
"After the argument, we decided to _______ and make up."
(a) bury the hatchet
(b) jump the gun
(c) hit the nail on the head

4. What does the idiom "to hit the nail on the head" mean?
(a) To fix something perfectly
(b) To describe exactly what is wrong or right
(c) To miss the point entirely

5. Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
"Don’t worry, I’ll _______ you _______ with the preparations for the event."
(a) help out
(b) carry on
(c) give up

6. What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
(a) Feeling ill or sick
(b) Enjoying good weather
(c) Planning an outdoor activity

7. Choose the correct phrasal verb:
"I need to _______ my friend’s house before we leave for the airport."
(a) call off
(b) call in
(c) call on

8. Fill in the blank with the correct idiom:
"The teacher really knows how to _______ in class. Her lessons are always interesting."
(a) get the ball rolling
(b) break the ice
(c) bring home the bacon

9. What does the idiom "to break the ice" mean?
(a) To start a difficult conversation
(b) To begin something new
(c) To warm up after being cold

10. Choose the correct phrasal verb:
"She really needs to _______ with her homework if she wants to pass the exam."
(a) keep on
(b) catch up
(c) turn up

11. Fill in the blank with the correct idiom:
"Don’t be so upset. It’s just a _______ in the road, we’ll fix it."
(a) bump
(b) bridge
(c) leap

12. What does the idiom "to be in hot water" mean?
(a) To be in trouble or difficulty
(b) To be feeling comfortable
(c) To be in a place with high temperatures

13. Choose the correct phrasal verb:
"We need to _______ a plan before the presentation."
(a) come up with
(b) give in to
(c) run into

14. Fill in the blank with the correct idiom:
"After weeks of hard work, they finally _______ and completed the project."
(a) called it a day
(b) pulled out all the stops
(c) burned the midnight oil

15. What does the phrasal verb "give up" mean?
(a) To try harder
(b) To stop doing something
(c) To start something new

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Answer Key:

1. (a) Something bad that turns out to be good
2. (b) get rid of
3. (a) bury the hatchet
4. (b) To describe exactly what is wrong or right
5. (a) help out
6. (a) Feeling ill or sick
7. (c) call on
8. (b) break the ice
9. (a) To start a difficult conversation
10. (b) catch up
11. (a) bump
12. (a) To be in trouble or difficulty
13. (a) come up with
14. (b) pulled out all the stops
15. (b) To stop doing something