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 get angryTo start a projectTo die🗣️ What is the meaning of the idiom "barking up the wrong tree"?
Making loud noisesTraining a dog improperlyPursuing a mistaken courseClimbing a tree🗣️ Which idiom means "to take on more responsibility than one can handle"?
Burning the midnight oilBreak the iceHit the nail on the headBite off more than you can chew🗣️ What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
Reveal a secretMake a messCook a mealStart a fight🗣️ What is the origin of the idiom "let the cat out of the bag"?
From markets where cats were sometimes sold in bags, tricking buyersFrom farmers setting cats free to huntFrom magicians revealing their tricksFrom sailors releasing a cat-o'-nine-tails🗣️ Which idiom means "to start a conversation in a social setting"?
Kick the bucketBreak the iceSpill the beansCut corners🗣️ What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean?
To work late into the nightTo stay awakeTo cook late-night mealsTo celebrate all night🗣️ Which idiom means "to miss an opportunity"?
Hit the booksBite the bulletHold your horsesMiss the boat🗣️ 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?
Heavy rainA chaotic situationPet adoption dayAnimal shelter overcrowding🗣️ Which idiom means "a drawback, especially one that was not at first apparent:"?
Through thick and thinAt the drop of a hatFly in the ointmentBack to the drawing board🗣️ What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
Very painfulVery expensiveHighly 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?
SuperstitiousUnpredictableEnjoying natureFeeling ill🗣️ Which idiom means "to do something the easiest or cheapest way"?
Spill the beansCut cornersGo the extra mileHit the sack🗣️ What does the idiom "jump on the bandwagon" mean?
To follow a trendTo miss an opportunityTo support a teamTo fall down🗣️ Which idiom means "to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it"?
Jump the gunLet the cat out of the bagHit the nail on the headBurn the midnight oil🗣️ What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something easySomething deliciousSomething largeSomething expensive🗣️ Which idiom means "to have the same opinion as someone else"?
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