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 prepare for a fightTo gardenTo avoid talking about the main topicTo 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 disturb someoneTo wake someone upTo let pets restTo avoid stirring up trouble🗣️ What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something largeSomething expensiveSomething easySomething delicious🗣️ What does the idiom "by the skin of your teeth" mean?
With a big effortWith difficultyWithout any effortBarely managing to do something🗣️ What does the idiom "cold turkey" mean?
To eat turkeyTo feel coldTo quit something abruptlyTo 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 party decorationA large, distracting objectAn obvious problem that people avoid discussingA surprise guest🗣️ What does the idiom "steal someone's thunder" mean?
To make a loud noiseTo surprise someoneTo take something without permissionTo do or say something that someone else was about to, taking away their credit or attention🗣️ What does the idiom "speak of the devil" mean?
The person you were talking about appearsSpeaking ill of someoneTelling a scary storyTalking about something bad🗣️ What does the idiom "pull yourself together" mean?
To physically pull yourself upTo get angryTo calm down and behave normallyTo relax🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
You're in troubleIt's your decision nowYou're playing a gameYou've lost control🗣️ What does the idiom "the best of both worlds" mean?
Making a compromiseBeing indecisiveHaving all the advantagesLiving in two places🗣️ 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?
Nine specific itemsEverything; all of itA football termA measurement🗣️ What does the idiom "through thick and thin" mean?
Through different terrainsDuring the winterWith difficultyIn good times and bad🗣️ What does the idiom "up in the air" mean?
Fixed in placeUncertain or undecidedFlying highWell-planned🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
A beautiful sightFuture opportunitiesCurrent problemsPast events that are no longer important🗣️ What does the idiom "your guess is as good as mine" mean?
Make a guessI don't know eitherYou know betterIt's a mystery🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
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