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 gardenTo avoid talking about the main topicTo prepare for a fightTo get to the point🗣️ What does the idiom "on the ball" mean?
To be luckyTo be playing a gameTo be in controlTo be alert and attentive🗣️ What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
To let pets restTo avoid stirring up troubleTo disturb someoneTo wake someone up🗣️ What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something largeSomething expensiveSomething deliciousSomething easy🗣️ What does the idiom "by the skin of your teeth" mean?
Barely managing to do somethingWith a big effortWithout any effortWith difficulty🗣️ What does the idiom "cold turkey" mean?
To start a new habitTo feel coldTo eat turkeyTo quit something abruptly🗣️ What does the idiom "actions speak louder than words" mean?
Talking a lot is importantSilence is goldenWords have powerWhat you do is more important than what you say🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
A party decorationAn obvious problem that people avoid discussingA large, distracting objectA surprise guest🗣️ What does the idiom "steal someone's thunder" mean?
To surprise someoneTo make a loud noiseTo do or say something that someone else was about to, taking away their credit or attentionTo take something without permission🗣️ What does the idiom "speak of the devil" mean?
Talking about something badThe person you were talking about appearsSpeaking ill of someoneTelling a scary story🗣️ What does the idiom "pull yourself together" mean?
To relaxTo calm down and behave normallyTo get angryTo physically pull yourself up🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
You've lost controlYou're in troubleYou're playing a gameIt's your decision now🗣️ What does the idiom "the best of both worlds" mean?
Having all the advantagesLiving in two placesBeing indecisiveMaking a compromise🗣️ What does the idiom "let bygones be bygones" mean?
To celebrate the pastTo reminisceTo forget past conflictsTo hold a grudge🗣️ What does the idiom "the whole nine yards" mean?
Nine specific itemsEverything; all of itA measurementA football term🗣️ What does the idiom "through thick and thin" mean?
With difficultyIn good times and badThrough different terrainsDuring the winter🗣️ What does the idiom "up in the air" mean?
Uncertain or undecidedFlying highWell-plannedFixed in place🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
Past events that are no longer importantFuture opportunitiesCurrent problemsA beautiful sight🗣️ What does the idiom "your guess is as good as mine" mean?
Make a guessIt's a mysteryYou know betterI don't know either🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
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