Idiom Adventure: Journey Through the Land of Sayings
This challenging quiz will test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions from around the world, their meanings, and origins. Each question is designed to challenge even the most knowledgeable language buffs. Ready to prove your idiom smarts?
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Welcome to the Idiom Adventure quiz!
This challenging quiz will test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions from around the world, their meanings, and origins. Each question is designed to challenge even the most knowledgeable language buffs. Ready to prove your idiom smarts?
Let’s get started!
🗣️ What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean?
To quit a jobTo start a projectTo dieTo get angry🗣️ What is the meaning of the idiom "barking up the wrong tree"?
Pursuing a mistaken courseMaking loud noisesClimbing a treeTraining a dog improperly🗣️ Which idiom means "to take on more responsibility than one can handle"?
Hit the nail on the headBreak the iceBite off more than you can chewBurning the midnight oil🗣️ What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
Cook a mealMake a messStart a fightReveal a secret🗣️ What is the origin of the idiom "let the cat out of the bag"?
From sailors releasing a cat-o'-nine-tailsFrom farmers setting cats free to huntFrom magicians revealing their tricksFrom markets where cats were sometimes sold in bags, tricking buyers🗣️ Which idiom means "to start a conversation in a social setting"?
Break the iceKick the bucketCut cornersSpill the beans🗣️ What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean?
To stay awakeTo work late into the nightTo celebrate all nightTo cook late-night meals🗣️ Which idiom means "to miss an opportunity"?
Bite the bulletMiss the boatHit the booksHold your horses🗣️ What is the meaning of the idiom "hit the nail on the head"?
To be exactly rightTo start a projectTo make a mistakeTo get injured🗣️ Which idiom means "to remain calm and not get angry"?
Kick the bucketKeep your coolSpill the beansBreak the ice🗣️ What does the idiom "raining cats and dogs" mean?
Pet adoption dayHeavy rainAnimal shelter overcrowdingA chaotic situation🗣️ Which idiom means "a drawback, especially one that was not at first apparent:"?
Through thick and thinFly in the ointmentAt the drop of a hatBack to the drawing board🗣️ What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
Very expensiveHighly rewardingExtremely difficultVery painful🗣️ Which idiom means "to handle something carefully and delicately"?
Barking up the wrong treeBite the bulletJump the gunWalking on eggshells🗣️ What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
Feeling illSuperstitiousUnpredictableEnjoying nature🗣️ Which idiom means "to do something the easiest or cheapest way"?
Go the extra mileHit the sackSpill the beansCut corners🗣️ What does the idiom "jump on the bandwagon" mean?
To miss an opportunityTo follow a trendTo fall downTo support a team🗣️ Which idiom means "to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it"?
Hit the nail on the headJump the gunBurn the midnight oilLet the cat out of the bag🗣️ What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something expensiveSomething easySomething largeSomething delicious🗣️ Which idiom means "to have the same opinion as someone else"?
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