Bird Idioms Exercises: Vocabulary Practice (A2-B1) with Answers

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Can you use bird idioms correctly in everyday English? These 20 practice questions for Level A2-B1 go beyond memorising words — they put vocabulary into realistic sentences and situations.

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Question 1: The news spread fast. A little ___ told me about it.

Question 1 options
'A little bird told me' is a common idiom meaning someone secretly told you something. 'Fish,' 'cat,' and 'dog' do not form this idiom.
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Question 2: What does the idiom 'early bird' mean?

Question 2 options
'Early bird' refers to a person who wakes up or arrives early. It does not mean a fast runner, a lazy person, or a night worker.
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Question 3: The idiom 'kill two birds with one stone' means to solve two problems with one action.

Question 3 options
True because this idiom means accomplishing two goals with a single effort or action.
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Question 4: She is very happy and free. She is as free as a ___.

Question 4 options
'Free as a bird' is a fixed idiom meaning completely free and without worries. 'Bee,' 'fish,' and 'horse' do not complete this expression.
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Question 5: Which word is closest in meaning to the idiom 'chicken out'?

Question 5 options
'Chicken out' means to lose courage and decide not to do something because of fear. It does not mean to celebrate, to escape, or to relax.
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Question 6: Stop repeating everything I say! You sound like a ___.

Question 6 options
'Parrot' is the correct answer. 'To parrot' or 'sound like a parrot' means to repeat someone's words without understanding them.
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Question 7: He eats very little food. He eats like a ___.

Question 7 options
'Eat like a bird' means to eat very small amounts of food. 'Horse,' 'pig,' and 'wolf' all suggest eating large amounts.
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Question 8: What does the idiom 'night owl' mean?

Question 8 options
'Night owl' describes a person who stays up late at night and is most active during evening hours. It does not refer to someone who sleeps a lot, wakes up early, or works outdoors.
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Question 9: Match each bird idiom to its meaning.

Question 9 options
eagle eye
swan song
wild goose chase
crow's feet
wrinkles around the eyes
a pointless or hopeless search
a final performance before retiring
sharp attention to detail

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

'Eagle eye' means sharp attention to detail. 'Swan song' means a final performance. 'Wild goose chase' means a pointless search. 'Crow's feet' means wrinkles around the eyes.
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Question 10: The police were sent on a wild ___ chase looking for the wrong suspect.

Question 10 options
'Wild goose chase' is a fixed idiom meaning a foolish, pointless search. 'Duck,' 'hen,' and 'pigeon' do not form this expression.
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Question 11: She keeps a very close watch on everything. She has an ___ eye for detail.

Question 11 options
'Eagle eye' means extremely sharp and attentive vision. 'Owl,' 'hawk,' and 'sparrow' are not used in this particular fixed collocation.
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Question 12: The idiom 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' means that something you already have is more valuable than something you might get.

Question 12 options
True because this proverb advises that it is better to hold onto what you have rather than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
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Question 13: The singer's final concert was her ___. She retired after that performance.

Question 13 options
'Swan song' is an idiom meaning a person's final public performance or last notable act before retirement or death. 'Bird call,' 'goose step,' and 'duck dive' do not carry this meaning.
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Question 14: Which word is closest in meaning to the idiom 'spread your wings'?

Question 14 options
'Spread your wings' means to become more independent and try new experiences. It does not mean to surrender, to hide, or to compete.
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Question 15: Don't count your ___ before they hatch. The deal is not finished yet.

Question 15 options
'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' means you should not make plans based on something that has not happened yet. 'Ducks,' 'geese,' and 'turkeys' do not form this idiom.
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Question 16: What does the idiom 'eat crow' mean?

Question 16 options
'Eat crow' means to be forced to admit you were wrong, which is humiliating. It does not mean to enjoy a meal, to argue loudly, or to celebrate a victory.
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Question 17: After living abroad for years, she finally came home to the ___.

Question 17 options
'Come home to the nest' or 'return to the nest' uses the bird metaphor of a nest as one's home or family. 'Cave,' 'den,' and 'hive' are not associated with this bird-related idiom about returning home.
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Question 18: He always watches people very carefully. He ___ them like a hawk.

Question 18 options
'Watch someone like a hawk' means to observe someone very closely and carefully. 'Studies,' 'follows,' and 'chases' do not complete this fixed expression.
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Question 19: The idiom 'bird-brain' is a compliment meaning someone is very intelligent.

Question 19 options
False because 'bird-brain' is an insult meaning someone is stupid or foolish, not intelligent.
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Question 20: The company's new product was a real ___. Nobody wanted to buy it and the company lost millions.

Question 20 options
'Turkey' is informal slang meaning a complete failure, especially of a show, film, or product. 'Peacock' suggests vanity, 'robin' has no idiomatic failure meaning, and 'flamingo' is not used idiomatically for failure.