Body Idioms Exercises: Vocabulary Practice (A1-B2) with Answers

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How many body idioms words do you really know? Find out with 20 exercises for Level A1-B2 learners. Instant scoring shows where you stand, and detailed explanations turn every mistake into a learning moment.

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Question 1: Keep an ___ on the baby, please.

Question 1 options
'Eye' is correct because 'keep an eye on' is a common body idiom meaning to watch or monitor something. 'Ear' relates to hearing, 'arm' and 'hand' do not form this idiom.
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Question 2: What does 'cold feet' mean?

Question 2 options
'Cold feet' is a body idiom meaning to feel nervous or afraid about doing something, often before a big event like a wedding. It does not refer to actual temperature or tiredness.
Q3 20

Question 3: The idiom 'break a leg' is used to wish someone good luck.

Question 3 options
True because 'break a leg' is a well-known body idiom used in theatre and everyday English to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
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Question 4: She gave me a ___ to help carry the boxes.

Question 4 options
'Hand' is correct because 'give someone a hand' means to help someone. 'Finger,' 'thumb,' and 'wrist' do not form this common idiom.
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Question 5: I learned all the words by ___.

Question 5 options
'Heart' is correct because 'learn by heart' means to memorize something completely. 'Head,' 'brain,' and 'mind' do not complete this fixed expression.
Q6 20

Question 6: Which word naturally goes with 'shoulder' to form a common body idiom? '___ the cold shoulder'

Question 6 options
'Give the cold shoulder' is a standard English body idiom meaning to deliberately ignore or act unfriendly toward someone. 'Give' is the verb that naturally collocates with 'the cold shoulder.'
Q7 20

Question 7: He has a sweet ___. He loves chocolate and cake.

Question 7 options
'Sweet tooth' is a body idiom meaning a person who loves sugary food. The fixed expression always uses 'tooth.'
Q8 20

Question 8: Don't let him get under your ___.

Question 8 options
'Skin' is correct because 'get under someone's skin' means to irritate or annoy someone deeply. 'Nails,' 'bones,' and 'hair' do not complete this idiom.
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Question 9: Match each body idiom to its meaning.

Question 9 options
cold shoulder
elbow grease
backbone
tight-lipped
unwilling to share information
hard physical effort
courage or determination
deliberately ignoring someone

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

'Cold shoulder' means to ignore someone deliberately. 'Elbow grease' means hard physical effort. 'Backbone' means courage or determination. 'Tight-lipped' means unwilling to speak or share information.
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Question 10: She turned a blind ___ to his mistakes at work.

Question 10 options
'Eye' is correct because 'turn a blind eye' means to deliberately ignore something. 'Ear,' 'cheek,' and 'face' do not form this well-known idiom.
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Question 11: What does the idiom 'pull someone's leg' mean?

Question 11 options
'Pull someone's leg' means to joke with someone or trick them playfully. It does not mean to physically hurt, help walk, or embarrass someone.
Q12 20

Question 12: The new employee is still learning the ropes, so please be patient and don't ___ down her neck.

Question 12 options
'Breathe' is correct because 'breathe down someone's neck' means to watch someone too closely in an annoying way. 'Blow,' 'whisper,' and 'shout' do not form this idiom.
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Question 13: The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means something is very cheap.

Question 13 options
False because 'cost an arm and a leg' actually means something is very expensive, not cheap. The exaggeration of losing body parts emphasizes the high price.
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Question 14: He was caught ___-handed stealing money from the register.

Question 14 options
'Red' is correct because 'caught red-handed' means to be caught in the act of doing something wrong. 'White,' 'bare,' and 'open' do not form this idiom about hands.
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Question 15: After losing his job, Tom decided to ___ the bullet and start his own business.

Question 15 options
'Bite' is correct because 'bite the bullet' means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage. 'Chew,' 'swallow,' and 'spit' do not form this fixed body-related idiom involving the mouth.
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Question 16: Which word is closest in meaning to the idiom 'thick-skinned'?

Question 16 options
'Thick-skinned' is a body idiom meaning not easily hurt by criticism or insults. 'Resilient' captures this meaning of being able to withstand negativity. 'Fragile,' 'stubborn,' and 'arrogant' describe different traits.
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Question 17: The manager tried to ___ his tongue during the heated meeting, but eventually he spoke up.

Question 17 options
'Hold' is correct because 'hold one's tongue' means to stop oneself from speaking. 'Bite one's tongue' is also valid but 'bite' is not among these options. 'Keep,' 'grab,' and 'press' do not form this idiom.
Q18 20

Question 18: Sarah and her sister don't see eye to ___. They disagree on almost everything.

Question 18 options
'Eye' is correct because 'see eye to eye' means to agree with someone. The idiom repeats the same body part. 'Face,' 'nose,' and 'ear' do not complete this expression.
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Question 19: The politician's remarks were a ___ in the face to all the volunteers who had worked tirelessly.

Question 19 options
'Slap' is correct because 'a slap in the face' is an idiom meaning a sudden insult or rejection. 'Punch,' 'kick,' and 'hit' are violent actions but do not form this specific idiomatic expression.
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Question 20: She wears her heart on her ___. Everyone can tell how she feels.

Question 20 options
'Sleeve' is the correct word because 'wear your heart on your sleeve' means to show your emotions openly. This is a fixed body idiom and always uses 'sleeve.'