Idioms and Phrases Online Test

To fall flat means failing miserably or not being able to create the effect or achieve the result one wanted to and, thus, meet cold reception. For example, the last time management tried to implement a new dress code, that measure fell flat.

Black sheep is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family. For Example, He's the black sheep of the family.

Someone who has the ability to speak well. For example, Lawyers are often born with the gift of the gab.

If someone is moved from pillar to post, they are moved repeatedly from one place or position to another. For example, my parents were always on the move and so my childhood was spent being dragged from pillar to post.

'Feathering his own nest' means to make yourself rich, especially by taking unfair advantage of others.

‘Blues’ refer to bad moods, melancholy, low spirit, ill-temper, a feeling of sadness or depression.

'To miss the boat' means to lose an opportunity to do something by being slow to act. For example, there were tickets available last week, but he missed the boat by waiting till today to try to buy some.

'Ride the high horse' means arrogant and unyielding mood or attitude. For example, she is riding the high horse because of her father's recent success in the business.

Heart and soul means to make a lot of effort to do something.

If someone has an axe to grind, they are doing something for selfish reasons.