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 dieTo start a projectTo get angry🗣️ What is the meaning of the idiom "barking up the wrong tree"?
Climbing a treePursuing a mistaken courseMaking loud noisesTraining a dog improperly🗣️ Which idiom means "to take on more responsibility than one can handle"?
Burning the midnight oilBite off more than you can chewBreak the iceHit the nail on the head🗣️ What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
Reveal a secretCook a mealMake a messStart a fight🗣️ What is the origin of the idiom "let the cat out of the bag"?
From farmers setting cats free to huntFrom sailors releasing a cat-o'-nine-tailsFrom 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"?
Kick the bucketCut cornersSpill the beansBreak the ice🗣️ What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean?
To cook late-night mealsTo work late into the nightTo stay awakeTo celebrate all night🗣️ Which idiom means "to miss an opportunity"?
Bite the bulletHold your horsesMiss the boatHit the books🗣️ What is the meaning of the idiom "hit the nail on the head"?
To get injuredTo make a mistakeTo be exactly rightTo start a project🗣️ Which idiom means "to remain calm and not get angry"?
Spill the beansKick the bucketKeep your coolBreak the ice🗣️ What does the idiom "raining cats and dogs" mean?
Pet adoption dayA chaotic situationHeavy rainAnimal shelter overcrowding🗣️ Which idiom means "a drawback, especially one that was not at first apparent:"?
Fly in the ointmentAt the drop of a hatBack to the drawing boardThrough thick and thin🗣️ What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
Very expensiveVery painfulHighly rewardingExtremely difficult🗣️ Which idiom means "to handle something carefully and delicately"?
Barking up the wrong treeJump the gunWalking on eggshellsBite the bullet🗣️ What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
UnpredictableEnjoying natureSuperstitiousFeeling ill🗣️ Which idiom means "to do something the easiest or cheapest way"?
Go the extra mileHit the sackCut cornersSpill the beans🗣️ What does the idiom "jump on the bandwagon" mean?
To miss an opportunityTo follow a trendTo support a teamTo fall down🗣️ Which idiom means "to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it"?
Let the cat out of the bagJump the gunHit the nail on the headBurn the midnight oil🗣️ What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something easySomething largeSomething deliciousSomething expensive🗣️ Which idiom means "to have the same opinion as someone else"?
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