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Mastering English Idioms: Advanced Vocabulary for Grade 12

Worksheet

Grade 12

English

Mastering English Idioms: Advanced Vocabulary for Grade 12

Advanced English Idioms & Expressions

Grade Level: Grade 12 (ESL/EFL) Objective: Master the usage and definitions of ten essential English idioms through matching and contextual application.

Section 1: Matching Definitions

Instructions (1–10): Match the idioms on the left with their correct definitions on the right. Write the corresponding letter in the provided box next to each idiom.

Activity	Idiom	Answer Box	Definition
1	To be spoiled for choice	[ ]	A. A complete reversal of a decision or policy.
2	To be an acquired taste	[ ]	B. To find a unique and specialized role that suits you perfectly.
3	To hit the spot	[ ]	C. To have so many great options that it’s hard to decide.
4	To throw a spanner in the works	[ ]	D. Something that you don't like at first but grow to enjoy over time.
5	To make a U-turn	[ ]	E. To satisfy a specific need or desire perfectly at a certain moment.
6	To be for the best	[ ]	F. To share thoughts with someone to get their feedback or gauge a reaction.
7	To bounce ideas off (someone)	[ ]	G. An event or experience that serves as progress toward a bigger goal.
8	To carve out a niche	[ ]	H. To avoid making a final decision so that you can remain flexible.
9	To keep your options open	[ ]	I. To disrupt a plan unexpectedly, causing it to fail or be delayed.
10	A stepping stone	[ ]	J. To be a positive outcome in the long run, even if it seems negative now.

Section 2: Contextual Fill-in-the-Gaps

Instructions (11–20): Use the word bank below to complete the sentences. You may need to change the verb tense (e.g., throw to threw) to fit the sentence correctly. Write your answers on the provided lines.

Word Bank (Randomized)

to carve out a niche

to be for the best

to keep your options open

to hit the spot

a stepping stone

to be spoiled for choice

to make a U-turn

to throw a spanner in the works

to be an acquired taste

to bounce ideas off

11. After the long, exhausting hike in the sun, that ice-cold lemonade really

______________________________________________________________________.

12. Although she was disappointed about the rejection from her first-choice college, her mentor assured her it might

______________________________________________________________________.

13. He’s not sure which internship to accept yet, so he’s trying to

______________________________________________________________________ until he hears back from the final company.

14. The CEO's sudden

______________________________________________________________________ regarding the company's remote work policy left many employees feeling confused and frustrated.

15. Before I present the marketing strategy to the board, I’d like to

______________________________________________________________________ you to see if the budget makes sense.

16. Many people find that dark, bitter chocolate is

______________________________________________________________________; it usually takes several tries before you appreciate the depth of the flavor.

17. We were all set for the outdoor graduation ceremony, but the sudden thunderstorm really

______________________________________________________________________.

18. By specializing in artificial intelligence ethics, Dr. Aris managed to

______________________________________________________________________ for himself in the competitive tech industry.

19. Working as a research assistant is a vital

______________________________________________________________________ for anyone who wants to pursue a PhD in the future.

fig 1: A visual metaphor for progress and incremental steps toward a goal.

20. When we opened the university prospectus and saw over two hundred clubs and societies, we were absolutely

______________________________________________________________________.

add one exercise where there's a matching with the russian translation

Advanced English Idioms: Context and Translation Worksheet

Advanced English Idioms & Expressions

Grade Level: Grade 12 (ESL/EFL) Objective: Master the usage, definitions, and Russian equivalents of ten essential English idioms.

Section 1: Matching Definitions

Instructions (1–5): Match the English idioms on the left with their correct definitions on the right. Write the corresponding letter in the provided box.

No.	Idiom	Answer	English Definition
1	To be spoiled for choice	[ ]	A. To disrupt a plan unexpectedly, causing it to fail or be delayed.
2	To hit the spot	[ ]	B. An event or experience that serves as progress toward a bigger goal.
3	To throw a spanner in the works	[ ]	C. To have so many great options that it’s hard to decide.
4	To bounce ideas off (someone)	[ ]	D. To share thoughts with someone to get their feedback.
5	A stepping stone	[ ]	E. To satisfy a specific need or desire perfectly at a certain moment.

Section 2: Russian Translation Match

Instructions (6–10): Match the English idioms with their most idiomatic Russian equivalent. Write the letter in the box.

No.	Idiom	Answer	Russian Equivalent
6	To be an acquired taste	[ ]	F. Не ограничивать себя в выборе / Оставлять варианты.
7	To make a U-turn	[ ]	G. К лучшему / Всё к лучшему.
8	To be for the best	[ ]	H. На любителя / К этому нужно привыкнуть.
9	To carve out a niche	[ ]	I. Занять свою нишу.
10	To keep your options open	[ ]	J. Резко изменить решение / Разворот на 180 градусов.

Section 3: Contextual Application

Instructions (11–20): Complete the sentences using the idioms from the word bank. Ensure the verb tense is correct (e.g., make to made). Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Word Bank

11. After working in the heat all day, that cold glass of water really

______________________________________________________________________.

12. Although losing the match was tough, the coach said it might

______________________________________________________________________ because it showed the team where they needed to improve.

13. He has been accepted into three universities, but he hasn't decided yet because he wants to

______________________________________________________________________ until he visits the campuses.

14. The government's sudden

______________________________________________________________________ on tax policy surprised the public, as they had promised the opposite just last week.

15. Can I call you this evening? I have a few thoughts for the project and I'd like to

______________________________________________________________________ you before the meeting.

16. Black coffee is definitely

______________________________________________________________________; most people hate it the first time they try it.

17. Everything was going according to plan until the delivery delay

______________________________________________________________________ and we had to reschedule the entire event.

18. By focusing on sustainable fashion for teenagers, the young designer managed to

______________________________________________________________________ in a very crowded market.

19. Taking this entry-level position is just

______________________________________________________________________ to becoming a senior manager in the future.

fig 1: A path of flat stones crossing a calm river, illustrating the idiom "a stepping stone" as a metaphor for progress.

20. Looking at the diverse menu with over fifty different dishes, the tourists were

______________________________________________________________________ and didn't know what to order.

first exercise with all the english-russian match, the second exercise - only definition matches of all the phrases

Mastering English Idioms: Translation and Definition Practice

Advanced English Idioms & Expressions

Grade Level: Grade 12 (ESL/EFL) Objective: Master the usage, definitions, and Russian equivalents of ten essential English idioms.

Exercise 1: English-Russian Matching

Instructions (1–10): Match the English idioms on the left with their most idiomatic Russian equivalent on the right. Write the corresponding letter in the provided box next to each idiom.

No.	English Idiom	Answer	Russian Equivalent
1	To be spoiled for choice	[ ]	A. Вставлять палки в колёса
2	To be an acquired taste	[ ]	B. Не ограничивать себя в выборе
3	To hit the spot	[ ]	C. Глаза разбегаются / Богатый выбор
4	To throw a spanner in the works	[ ]	D. Резко изменить решение
5	To make a U-turn	[ ]	E. Обкатывать идеи / Поделиться мыслями
6	To be for the best	[ ]	F. На любителя
7	To bounce ideas off	[ ]	G. Занять свою нишу
8	To carve out a niche	[ ]	H. Трамплин / Ступенька
9	To keep your options open	[ ]	I. То, что доктор прописал
10	A stepping stone	[ ]	J. Всё к лучшему

Exercise 2: English Definition Matching

Instructions (11–20): Match the English idioms on the left with their correct English definition on the right. Write the letter in the box.

No.	English Idiom	Answer	English Definition
11	To be spoiled for choice	[ ]	A. An outcome that is better in the long run, even if it seems negative now.
12	To be an acquired taste	[ ]	B. To have so many great options that it's hard to decide.
13	To hit the spot	[ ]	C. To avoid making a final decision to remain flexible.
14	To throw a spanner in the works	[ ]	D. To be exactly what is needed or desired at a particular moment.
15	To make a U-turn	[ ]	E. An event or experience that helps you progress toward a bigger goal.
16	To be for the best	[ ]	F. To unexpectedly disrupt a plan or process.
17	To bounce ideas off	[ ]	G. To share thoughts with someone to get their feedback.
18	To carve out a niche	[ ]	H. A complete reversal of a policy or decision.
19	To keep your options open	[ ]	I. To find a unique and specialized role for yourself.
20	A stepping stone	[ ]	J. Something that you don't like at first but grow to enjoy.

fig 1: A path of flat stones crossing a calm river, illustrating the idiom "a stepping stone" as a metaphor for progress.