Idioms Gap-Fill

Idioms Gap-Fill - 48 Common Expressions in Context

6 pages | 48 gap-fill sentences + answer key | 6 pages - colour + printer-friendly
Make idioms stick with real examples, clear contexts, and classroom-ready fun

This Idioms Gap-Fill PDF offers students a fun and focused way to practice 48 everyday English idioms in context. With sentences covering casual conversations, school, work, and emotions, this worksheet helps learners move from passive understanding to confident use.

Each gap-fill item is crafted to illustrate meaning through a real-life scenario, making it easier for students to remember and use idioms naturally.

What’s inside:

• 48 sentence-based gap-fill tasks with everyday idioms
• Example contexts include:
  • Emotions & reactions ("bent out of shape", "pull yourself together")
  • School & study habits ("hit the books", "cut corners")
  • Daily conversation & life situations ("spill the beans", "kick the bucket")
• Complete answer key included for self-check or correction
• Great mix of literal, humorous & metaphorical expressions

Ideal for:

• B1-B2 ESL learners
• Speaking fluency & listening prep
• Revision games, pair work & idiom journals
• Exam prep, writing prompts, or warm-ups

From “break the ice” to “once in a blue moon” - this is the perfect resource to teach idioms in a way that sticks!

Download the Idioms Gap-Fill PDF and give your students the confidence to use English idioms like native speakers.