Mind Your Idioms: Complete These Well-Known British Phrases!

Do you think you have a good grasp of the English language?

Well, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test!

Get ready to mind your idioms and see if you can get a perfect score!

Here are ten well-known British idioms for you to fill in the blanks to complete:

  1. Bob’s your ____.
  2. Don’t count your chickens before they’re ____.
  3. You can’t have your cake and ____ it.
  4. The ball is in your _____.
  5. A penny for your _____.
  6. The early bird catches the ____.
  7. When in Rome, do as the ____ do.
  8. A watched pot never ____.
  9. Actions speak louder than _____.
  10. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it ____.

Good luck!

And here are the answers:
1: uncle, 2: hatched, 3: eat, 4: court, 5: thoughts, 6: worm, 7: Romans, 8: boils, 9: words, 10: drink.

2 Comments

  1. I thought the early bird catches the worm.

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  2. Ooooooh, Brigitte, you are so right. Thank you for your eagle eyes. I’ll change that straightaway!

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