Idioms
Questions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate idioms.
“After her cat passed away, Maria was ( ) for days.”
“She ( )work because her car wouldn’t start this morning.”
“If you want to pass your exams, you need to ( ) and start studying seriously.”
“I can’t take on another project right now; I already have too much ( ).“
“I finally told my friend how I felt about our argument; it felt good to ( )”
Down in the dumps
Meaning: Feeling sad or depressed.
Examples:
- “After her cat passed away, Maria was down in the dumps for days.”
- “I’ve been feeling down in the dumps ever since I lost my job.”
Run late for
Meaning: To be delayed or behind schedule.
Examples:
- “I’m running late for my doctor’s appointment, so I’ll have to skip breakfast.”
- “She was running late for work because her car wouldn’t start this morning.”
Get one’s act together
Meaning: To organize oneself and one’s activities in a more effective way.
Examples:
- “If you want to pass your exams, you need to get your act together and start studying seriously.”
- “After missing several deadlines, John finally got his act together and improved his performance at work.”
On one’s plate
Meaning: To have many responsibilities or tasks to deal with.
Examples:
- “I can’t take on another project right now; I already have too much on my plate.“
- “With three kids and a full-time job, she has a lot on her plate.”
Get something off one’s chest
Meaning: To talk about something that has been bothering you, to relieve stress or worry.
Examples:
- “I finally told my friend how I felt about our argument; it felt good to get it off my chest.“
- “He needed to get the truth off his chest, so he confessed everything to his parents.”
