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 get to the pointTo prepare for a fightTo 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 disturb someoneTo avoid stirring up troubleTo wake someone upTo let pets rest🗣️ What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something largeSomething deliciousSomething expensiveSomething easy🗣️ What does the idiom "by the skin of your teeth" mean?
Barely managing to do somethingWith difficultyWith a big effortWithout any effort🗣️ What does the idiom "cold turkey" mean?
To start a new habitTo quit something abruptlyTo feel coldTo eat turkey🗣️ What does the idiom "actions speak louder than words" mean?
Words have powerWhat you do is more important than what you saySilence is goldenTalking a lot is important🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
A surprise guestA large, distracting objectA party decorationAn obvious problem that people avoid discussing🗣️ 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 surprise someoneTo make a loud noiseTo take something without permission🗣️ 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 get angryTo calm down and behave normallyTo relaxTo physically pull yourself up🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
You're playing a gameIt's your decision nowYou're in troubleYou've lost control🗣️ What does the idiom "the best of both worlds" mean?
Having all the advantagesMaking a compromiseBeing indecisiveLiving in two places🗣️ What does the idiom "let bygones be bygones" mean?
To forget past conflictsTo hold a grudgeTo reminisceTo celebrate the past🗣️ What does the idiom "the whole nine yards" mean?
A measurementNine specific itemsEverything; all of itA football term🗣️ 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?
Uncertain or undecidedFixed in placeFlying highWell-planned🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
Past events that are no longer importantCurrent problemsFuture opportunitiesA beautiful sight🗣️ What does the idiom "your guess is as good as mine" mean?
You know betterI don't know eitherMake a guessIt's a mystery🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
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