Food Idioms Quiz (A2-B2) — Vocabulary Practice Test

⏱ Time: 10:00 📝 Questions: 20 📊 Level: A2, B1, B2 📚 Type: Vocabulary ⭐ XP: up to +22 (on pass)
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10-minute daily practice: 20 Food Idioms exercises for Level A2-B2. Short enough to fit into a coffee break, thorough enough to make real progress. Covers the most useful aspects of food idioms with instant feedback.

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Question 1: That math test was a piece of ___. I finished it in ten minutes.

Question 1 options
'Piece of cake' is an idiom meaning something very easy. 'Pie,' 'bread,' and 'sugar' do not form this common idiom.
Q2 20

Question 2: What does the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' mean?

Question 2 options
'Cool as a cucumber' means very calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation. It does not mean cold, tired, or hungry.
Q3 20

Question 3: The idiom 'spill the beans' means to reveal a secret.

Question 3 options
True. 'Spill the beans' is a well-known idiom meaning to disclose secret information, often accidentally.
Q4 20

Question 4: She is the ___ of her mother's eye — her mom loves her so much.

Question 4 options
'Apple of someone's eye' means a person who is very precious or dear to someone. 'Cherry,' 'peach,' and 'grape' do not form this idiom.
Q5 20

Question 5: Don't worry about the small mistake. Don't cry over spilt ___.

Question 5 options
'Don't cry over spilt milk' means there is no point being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. 'Water,' 'juice,' and 'tea' do not complete this idiom.
Q6 20

Question 6: Which word is closest in meaning to 'nutty' when used informally?

Question 6 options
'Nutty' is an informal food-related word meaning crazy or slightly mad. It does not mean brave, clever, or angry.
Q7 20

Question 7: He earns very little money. He has to work hard to bring home the ___.

Question 7 options
'Bring home the bacon' means to earn money to support one's family. 'Bacon' is the only word that completes this fixed idiom.
Q8 20

Question 8: The new employee is really eager and full of ___.

Question 8 options
'Full of beans' means lively, energetic, and enthusiastic. 'Corn,' 'rice,' and 'nuts' do not form this idiom.
Q9 20

Question 9: What does the idiom 'in a nutshell' mean?

Question 9 options
'In a nutshell' means expressed in a very brief and concise way. It is used to summarize something quickly.
Q10 20

Question 10: Match each food idiom to its meaning.

Question 10 options
egg on your face
butter someone up
go bananas
couch potato
a lazy person who watches too much TV
flatter someone to get what you want
embarrassment after a mistake
become very excited or crazy

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

'Egg on your face' = embarrassment. 'Butter someone up' = flatter. 'Go bananas' = become very excited or crazy. 'Couch potato' = a lazy person who watches a lot of TV.
Q11 20

Question 11: That used car seemed like a good deal, but it turned out to be a ___.

Question 11 options
'Lemon' is an idiom for something, especially a car, that is defective or unsatisfactory. 'Plum,' 'peach,' and 'melon' do not carry this meaning.
Q12 20

Question 12: Selling ice to people in hot weather is like taking candy from a ___.

Question 12 options
'Taking candy from a baby' means something is extremely easy to do. 'Child,' 'friend,' and 'shop' do not complete this fixed expression.
Q13 20

Question 13: The idiom 'have a finger in every pie' means someone is involved in many different activities.

Question 13 options
True. 'Have a finger in every pie' describes a person who is involved in or has influence over many different things, sometimes implying being too nosy or busy.
Q14 20

Question 14: The two brothers are very different. You really can't compare apples and ___.

Question 14 options
'Compare apples and oranges' means to compare two fundamentally different things. 'Pears,' 'bananas,' and 'grapes' do not form this common idiom.
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Question 15: What does the idiom 'the best thing since sliced bread' mean?

Question 15 options
'The best thing since sliced bread' is used to describe something that is thought to be an excellent innovation or a very good idea.
Q16 20

Question 16: The politician had to eat humble ___ after the scandal proved him wrong.

Question 16 options
'Eat humble pie' means to admit one's error and apologize, often in a humiliating way. 'Cake,' 'bread,' and 'soup' do not complete this idiom.
Q17 20

Question 17: Which word is closest in meaning to 'half-baked' when describing an idea?

Question 17 options
'Half-baked' describes a plan or idea that has not been thought through properly and is therefore foolish or impractical. It does not mean original, expensive, or popular.
Q18 20

Question 18: The manager tried to ___ the deal by offering extra services that weren't requested.

Question 18 options
'Sweeten the deal' means to make an offer more attractive or appealing. 'Salt,' 'pepper,' and 'spice' are food-related but do not form this established idiom.
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Question 19: After losing the competition, the defeated team were left with ___ on their faces, having boasted about winning easily.

Question 19 options
'Egg on your face' means to be left looking foolish or embarrassed. 'Sauce,' 'cream,' and 'flour' do not form this idiom about public embarrassment.
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Question 20: The journalist's exposé about corporate fraud was a story with a lot of ___ — many important people and organizations were connected to the scandal.

Question 20 options
'A lot of meat' is an idiom meaning substantial content or significance. 'Cheese,' 'salt,' and 'pepper' do not convey the idea of substantive, weighty content in this idiomatic way.