Idiom Expert: Test Your English Wisdom!
This quiz will test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions, their meanings, and origins. Each question is designed to challenge even the most knowledgeable language buffs!
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Welcome to the Idiom Expert quiz!
This challenging quiz will test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions, 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 "beat around the bush" mean?
To get to the pointTo prepare for a fightTo gardenTo avoid talking about the main topic🗣️ What does the idiom "on the ball" mean?
To be alert and attentiveTo be luckyTo be in controlTo be playing a game🗣️ What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
To wake someone upTo avoid stirring up troubleTo disturb someoneTo let pets rest🗣️ What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something easySomething expensiveSomething deliciousSomething large🗣️ What does the idiom "by the skin of your teeth" mean?
Barely managing to do somethingWith a big effortWith difficultyWithout any effort🗣️ What does the idiom "cold turkey" mean?
To quit something abruptlyTo eat turkeyTo feel coldTo start a new habit🗣️ What does the idiom "actions speak louder than words" mean?
Talking a lot is importantWords have powerWhat you do is more important than what you saySilence is golden🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
A surprise guestA party decorationA large, distracting objectAn obvious problem that people avoid discussing🗣️ What does the idiom "steal someone's thunder" mean?
To surprise someoneTo take something without permissionTo do or say something that someone else was about to, taking away their credit or attentionTo make a loud noise🗣️ What does the idiom "speak of the devil" mean?
The person you were talking about appearsTelling a scary storyTalking about something badSpeaking ill of someone🗣️ What does the idiom "pull yourself together" mean?
To calm down and behave normallyTo get angryTo physically pull yourself upTo relax🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
It's your decision nowYou're in troubleYou've lost controlYou're playing a game🗣️ What does the idiom "the best of both worlds" mean?
Making a compromiseLiving in two placesBeing indecisiveHaving all the advantages🗣️ What does the idiom "let bygones be bygones" mean?
To forget past conflictsTo celebrate the pastTo hold a grudgeTo reminisce🗣️ What does the idiom "the whole nine yards" mean?
A football termA measurementEverything; all of itNine specific items🗣️ What does the idiom "through thick and thin" mean?
In good times and badWith difficultyThrough different terrainsDuring the winter🗣️ What does the idiom "up in the air" mean?
Well-plannedFixed in placeFlying highUncertain or undecided🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
Past events that are no longer importantA beautiful sightFuture opportunitiesCurrent problems🗣️ What does the idiom "your guess is as good as mine" mean?
It's a mysteryMake a guessI don't know eitherYou know better🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
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