English Idioms and Vocabulary Quiz

Incessant means continuing without pause or interruption, never ceasing. It describes something that goes on constantly and relentlessly. 'Never ceasing' is the precise definition among the options.

A hitch in your giddy-up is an idiom meaning to feel off, unwell, or not at one's usual energy level. The phrase comes from horseback riding - a hitch would be a problem in the horse's movement. It describes someone not feeling their best.

The idiom 'A fool at 40 is a fool forever' means that if a person hasn't developed maturity and wisdom by age 40, they are unlikely to ever develop these qualities. Option C correctly identifies this as referring to someone who lacks maturity, though the phrasing 'is not matured' is grammatically awkward.

'Go to the mat' is an idiom from wrestling meaning to fight vigorously or support something with great determination and intensity, even in difficult circumstances. Option D correctly captures this meaning of strong support or commitment. Options A, B, and C describe different actions (pulling, disagreeing, disappointing) that don't match the idiom's meaning.

'Plant a seed' metaphorically means to do something that will develop, grow, or produce results in the future. This could be planting an idea, initiating a project, or starting a process. Option B correctly captures this meaning of doing something with future development potential. Option C incorrectly refers to economic concepts.

'Such is life' is an expression used to accept things that cannot be changed, acknowledging that life has unavoidable difficulties or disappointments. Option A correctly captures this meaning - it's a way of saying 'that's how things are' or 'that's the way things happen'. Options B, C, and D introduce concepts not present in the idiom.

'Be in someone's shoes' (usually 'put yourself in someone's shoes') means to be in or imagine yourself in the same situation as another person. Option D correctly identifies this as being in the same situation as someone else. Options A, B, and C describe different concepts (friendship, prediction, worst situation) unrelated to the idiom.

'Strike at the heart of something' means to attack or damage the most essential or central part of an issue, problem, or system. Option B correctly captures this meaning of causing severe damage to something essential. Options A, C, and D describe attacking or harming but miss the specific meaning of targeting the core or essential part.

'Apple pie order' (usually 'in apple pie order') means in perfect order, extremely well organized, or tidy. Option C correctly captures this meaning of everything being in perfect order. Options A, B, and D refer to different idioms or concepts that don't match this expression.

'Write away for something' means to send a request by mail to a distant place to obtain something, such as information, catalogs, or products. Option B correctly captures this meaning of sending for something from a distant place. Options A, C, and D describe different concepts (disorganization, ruthless competition, shouting) unrelated to the idiom.

'The whole nine yards' means the entire amount, everything possible, or going all the way. Option B correctly captures this meaning of the entire amount or everything. Options A, C, and D refer to different concepts (small amount, promising, having a grievance) that contradict the idiom's meaning.

'Will never fly' is an idiom meaning something will not succeed, work, or be accepted. This could refer to ideas, proposals, or plans. Option A correctly captures this meaning of something not succeeding. Options B, C, and D describe different concepts (not worrying, being ahead, being the best) unrelated to the idiom.

The idiom 'hand in glove' describes a perfect, harmonious relationship between two things or people - like how a hand fits precisely into a glove. Option A means to abandon someone, B is incorrect, and D is unrelated to the idiom's meaning.

The 'peanut gallery' originally referred to the cheapest (often rowdy) seats in a theater, and now metaphorically means critics who interrupt or heckle from the sidelines. Options A, B, and C are unrelated to this historical idiomatic expression.

The 'rat race' refers to the fierce, exhausting competition for success, wealth, or status in modern urban life - like rats racing frantically in a maze. Options B, C, and D are unrelated idioms or meanings.

A 'Nervous Nellie' is someone who is excessively worried or apprehensive, often to the point of irrational fearfulness. Options A and B are unrelated phrases, and D is not the correct meaning.

Senile means relating to the physical and mental deterioration associated with old age, particularly cognitive decline. Options B, C, and D are unrelated meanings.

A prospect is a possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future - an anticipation or potential for development. Options B, C, and D are incorrect meanings.