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 avoid talking about the main topicTo prepare for a fightTo gardenTo get to the point🗣️ What does the idiom "on the ball" mean?
To be luckyTo be alert and attentiveTo be in controlTo be playing a game🗣️ What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
To wake someone upTo disturb someoneTo avoid stirring up troubleTo let pets rest🗣️ What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something deliciousSomething largeSomething expensiveSomething easy🗣️ What does the idiom "by the skin of your teeth" mean?
With difficultyWith a big effortBarely managing to do somethingWithout any effort🗣️ What does the idiom "cold turkey" mean?
To eat turkeyTo start a new habitTo feel coldTo quit something abruptly🗣️ What does the idiom "actions speak louder than words" mean?
What you do is more important than what you sayTalking a lot is importantWords have powerSilence is golden🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
A party decorationA large, distracting objectAn obvious problem that people avoid discussingA surprise guest🗣️ What does the idiom "steal someone's thunder" mean?
To do or say something that someone else was about to, taking away their credit or attentionTo take something without permissionTo make a loud noiseTo surprise someone🗣️ What does the idiom "speak of the devil" mean?
The person you were talking about appearsTelling a scary storySpeaking ill of someoneTalking about something bad🗣️ What does the idiom "pull yourself together" mean?
To calm down and behave normallyTo relaxTo get angryTo physically pull yourself up🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
You've lost controlYou're in troubleIt's your decision nowYou're playing a game🗣️ What does the idiom "the best of both worlds" mean?
Making a compromiseHaving all the advantagesLiving in two placesBeing indecisive🗣️ What does the idiom "let bygones be bygones" mean?
To celebrate the pastTo hold a grudgeTo forget past conflictsTo reminisce🗣️ What does the idiom "the whole nine yards" mean?
Nine specific itemsEverything; all of itA football termA measurement🗣️ What does the idiom "through thick and thin" mean?
In good times and badWith difficultyDuring the winterThrough different terrains🗣️ What does the idiom "up in the air" mean?
Uncertain or undecidedFixed in placeFlying highWell-planned🗣️ 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?
You know betterIt's a mysteryI don't know eitherMake a guess🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
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