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Idiom Quiz for ESL Learners - 2

Try this challenging idiom matching quiz focusing on common English idioms alone or with other students. Match column A with column B to find the idiom. Next, match the idioms (columns A and B) with the definition in column C. Make sure to write your answers down and then click on the answer page to see how you have done.

Good luck!

A B C
in nothing the day receive the smallest share or worst position
get the short end of flat immediately, very quickly
late in the stick very late for something to happen
open the beans in trouble with someone
send someone sailing an easy situation
spill secret become frightened about something that you have to do
get packing something that is supposedly a secret, but that everyone knows
tie the doghouse reveal a secret
smooth the knot get married
in cold feet send someone away

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