Test
Idioms with Animals Test (Intermediate Level)
Test your knowledge and find out how well you know English idioms with animals. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
I always thought Andy was rather shallow and superficial, but yesterday I saw him reading a book of Renaissance poetry. He's a bit of a dark _, isn't he?
I'm not going out with you looking like that. You look like something that the _ dragged in! Brush your hair and put on some clean clothes!
I live on the 14th floor of a tower block, so I have a wonderful _____'s-eye view of the town.
How did I know that you were going out with Lucy? Aha! A little _ told me!
It really gets my _, the way she keeps interrupting all the time.
William didn't get the promotion he wanted last year, and he's had a _ in his bonnet about it ever since.
You really let the _ out of the bag when you asked Ann what time her party started. She didn't know anything about it. It was supposed to be a surprise.
Where have you been? You're soaking wet! You look like a drowned _!
Sam! What a surprise! It's wonderful to see you again. I haven't seen you for _____'s years!
The hotel used to be the best in town, but since the new manager took over it's really gone to the _____s.
I don't trust Eric when he says he's working late at the office. To be honest, I smell a _.
That's the third burger you've eaten. I wish you'd stop making such a _ of yourself.
"Do you think I'll pass my driving test tomorrow, Julie?" "Sorry, Mark, I don't think you have a _ in hell's chance."
I only started my new job last week, and I still feel like a _ out of water.
"How did you know that Mrs Johnson is going to resign?" "I got it straight from the _____'s mouth."
Have you met our new manager? He really thinks he's the _____'s knees!
What do you think of our new English teacher? Personally I think she's a bit of a cold _.
Antonia is very timid: she wouldn't say boo to a _.
Why do I always have to do the _ work?
I'd love to be a _ on the wall when Melany tells Mrs Johnes what she thinks of him!
Two weeks before her wedding, Jane went to a nightclub for her _ night.
The bank wouldn't lend me the money, so I had to go to a loan _.
I feel really sorry for poor old Steven: he's so _____pecked.
It was a very simple job, but I made a _____'s ear of it.
I'm so hungry, I could eat a _!
I wanted to go to Spain for my holiday, but just before I left for the airport I lost my passport. As you can imagine, that really cooked my _.
I can't help you at the moment, I'm afraid. I've got bigger _ to fry.
The party was wonderful. We had a _ of a time.
You can tell John that he's a stupid boring idiot if you like, but I'm afraid it will just be water off a _____'s back.
I've got so many things to do today. I'm running around like a headless _!
He thinks he's better than us. I wish he would get off his high _.
Corporate fat _____s have once again been accused of putting profits before people.
I don't like him, I don't respect him, and I don't give a _____'s what he thinks.
While we're in town doing our shopping, let's go and see my mother. That way, we can kill two _____s with one stone.
I've never seen Arnie looking so happy. He's like a _ with two tails.
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10–17 points (Needs Improvement)
Your knowledge of animal idioms is limited. Focus on learning and practicing new expressions.
You have a solid understanding, but more practice will help you use idioms more fluently.
Great job! You know most idioms, but there’s still room to perfect your skills.
You’re an idiom master! Your knowledge of animal idioms is outstanding, and you can confidently use them in conversation."
