Idioms Worksheet Based On MacMillan English Ferry Reader 7
Match each idiom to its meaning.
| 1. Play it by ear | a. join a popular activity or trend |
| 2. weather the storm | b. worsen an unfavourable situation |
| 3. caught between the devil and the deep sea | c. improvise or do something without preparation |
| 4. jump on the bandwagon | d. forced to make a choice between two unfavourable situations |
| 5. steal someone’s thunder | e. survive a difficult period |
| 6. add insult to injury | f. take the credit for what someone did |
Solution
Play it by ear – improvise or do something without preparation
Weather the storm – survive a difficult period
Caught between the devil and the deep sea – forced to make a choice between two unfavourable situations
Jump on the bandwagon – join a popular activity or trend
Steal someone’s thunder – take the credit for what someone did
Add insult to injury – worsen an unfavourable situation
