Idioms Quiz: Animals 1

1. (it's) raining cats and dogs - It's raining cats and dogs, so: a) watch out for falling animals b) make sure you take an umbrella c) keep your pets inside

2. (like) water off a duck's back - Many people claim that insults or negative comments are like water off a duck's back, but in reality, many of them are: a) pleased by such things b) upset by such things c) unaffected by such things

3. a night owl - Cassandra is a night owl, so she doesn't usually get up until about: a) 11 a.m. b) 11 p.m. c) 7 a.m.

4. a queer fish - People used to say Uncle Charlie was a queer fish because he: a) talked to himself b) didn't like fishing c) loved swimming

5. a whale of a time - Ollie said he had a whale of a time at the jazz festival and he: a) wishes he hadn't gone b) wants to go again next year c) probably won't bother going again

6. a wolf in sheep's clothing - We realised the teacher was a wolf in sheep's clothing when he: a) was seen smoking a cigarette in a bar b) was given the "Teacher of the Year" award c) was arrested for abusing one of his students

7. can of worms - The investigators knew that examining the company's books might open a can of worms. They suspected there'd be: a) a huge number of worms b) nothing seriously wrong c) evidence of serious crimes

8. chickens come home to roost - The chickens are coming home to roost for Dennis at last. For years he treated his wife and children badly, and now: a) they're taking care of him b) they're still putting up with him c) they've left and he's old and lonely

9. drink like a fish - Even though uncle Barry drinks like a fish, he: a) never drinks alcohol b) never looks drunk c) never drinks much

10. zebra crossing - A zebra crossing is a place for: a) zebras to cross the road b) people to cross the road c) cars to run people over