IDIOMS – MATCH THE FOLLOWING
| A | B |
| 1. Actions speak louder than words | A. Try every possible way |
| 2. All ears | B. Be fully attentive and ready to listen |
| 3. At one’s wit’s end | C. Deal with a problem when it actually happens |
| 4. Bite off more than one can chew | D. Enjoy two advantages at the same time |
| 5. Cross that bridge when you come to it | E. Lose an opportunity |
| 6. Get cold feet | F. Success requires hard work |
| 7. In the long run | G. Become nervous and back out |
| 8. Keep your fingers crossed | H. What people do matters more than what they say |
| 9. Leave no stone unturned | I. Extremely worried or frustrated |
| 10. Miss the boat | J. Understand the hidden meaning |
| 11.No pain, no gain | K. Time passes very quickly |
| 12. Read between the lines | L. Hope for good luck |
| 13. The best of both worlds | M. Take on more responsibility than one can handle |
| 14. Time flies | N. In a difficult or serious situation |
| 15. When the chips are down | O. Over a long period of time |
Answer Key
1 – H
2 – B
3 – I
4 – M
5 – C
6 – G
7 – O
8 – L
9 – A
10 – E
11 – F
12 – J
13 – D
14 – K
15 – N
Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Her blog, ashlit.in brings together academic resources, creative writing in Malayalam and English, and visual art. The platform features lecture notes, study materials, poems, reflections, short prose, and a curated collection of her paintings. Through this space, she seeks to foster learning, creativity, and meaningful engagement with literature and the arts.
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