Master of Idioms: Prove Your Linguistic Prowess!

Ready to prove your idiom smarts? Let’s get started!

Master of Idioms: Prove Your Linguistic Prowess!

This image was created with the assistance of Playground AI

Welcome to the Master of Idioms 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 "throw caution to the wind" mean?
To be very carefulTo take a riskTo ignore adviceTo be reckless
🗣️ What does the idiom "take the bull by the horns" mean?
To be stubbornTo avoid a situationTo tackle a problem directlyTo handle something gently
🗣️ What does the idiom "a chip on your shoulder" mean?
Holding a grudgeBeing clumsyLooking for approvalFeeling proud
🗣️ What does the idiom "beat a dead horse" mean?
To celebrate a victoryTo waste effort on something that’s no longer usefulTo repeat a successful actionTo take care of a sick animal
🗣️ What does the idiom "throw your hat into the ring" mean?
To agree with someoneTo lose an argumentTo give upTo enter a competition
🗣️ What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
Training a dog improperlyClimbing a treeMaking loud noisesPursuing a mistaken course
🗣️ What does the idiom "leave no stone unturned" mean?
To be lazyTo look everywhereTo skip stepsTo build a path
🗣️ What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
Something that happens frequentlySomething that happens rarelySomething that is impossibleSomething that is predictable
🗣️ What does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?
To give upTo start a fightTo celebrateTo begin something
🗣️ What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean?
To celebrate all nightTo cook late-night mealsTo stay awakeTo work late into the night
🗣️ What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
Very expensiveVery painfulExtremely difficultHighly rewarding
🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
You're playing a gameYou've lost controlYou're in troubleIt's your decision now
🗣️ What does the idiom "a blessing in disguise" mean?
An unexpected visitorA hidden curseA secret giftA good thing that initially seemed bad
🗣️ What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean?
To get angryTo quit a jobTo dieTo start a project
🗣️ What does the idiom "bite off more than you can chew" mean?
To enjoy a mealTo be greedyTo take on more responsibility than one can handleTo take a big bite
🗣️ What does the idiom "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
To make a messTo release a petTo reveal a secretTo find a lost item
🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the books" mean?
To write a bookTo go to the libraryTo start a projectTo study hard
🗣️ What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
Reveal a secretCook a mealStart a fightMake a mess
🗣️ What does the idiom "cut to the chase" mean?
To make a shortcutTo start a raceTo get to the pointTo end a conversation
🗣️ What does the idiom "cry over spilled milk" mean?
To complain about hungerTo ruin something preciousTo be upset about something that can't be changedTo make a mess

More Like This
Furniture Spelling Bee: Can You Get All 20 Questions Right?
Furniture Spelling Bee: Can You Get All 20 Questions Right? trivia quiz
Spell It Out: I Bet You Can't Ace This Hard English Spelling Trivia Quiz!
Spell It Out: I Bet You Can't Ace This Hard English Spelling Trivia Quiz! trivia quiz
Crack the Code: The Ultimate Idiom Riddle Quiz (VIDEO QUIZ)
Crack the Code: The Ultimate Idiom Riddle Quiz (VIDEO QUIZ) video
Phrase Quest: Can You Master These Idioms? (VIDEO QUIZ)
Phrase Quest: Can You Master These Idioms? (VIDEO QUIZ) video
Word Wizardry: Can You Navigate the Language Labyrinth? (VIDEO QUIZ)
Word Wizardry: Can You Navigate the Language Labyrinth? (VIDEO QUIZ) video
Idiom Showdown: Battle It Out for the Title!
Idiom Showdown: Battle It Out for the Title! trivia quiz
Idiom Expert: Test Your English Wisdom!
Idiom Expert: Test Your English Wisdom! trivia quiz
Idiom Overload: Can You Handle the Jargon?
Idiom Overload: Can You Handle the Jargon? trivia quiz
Unravel the Riddle: Idiom Edition
Unravel the Riddle: Idiom Edition trivia quiz
Idiom Adventure: Journey Through the Land of Sayings
Idiom Adventure: Journey Through the Land of Sayings trivia quiz
Language Labyrinth: Words, Idioms, and Etymologies Trivia Quiz
Language Labyrinth: Words, Idioms, and Etymologies Trivia Quiz trivia quiz
English Spelling Quiz: Can You Answer All 20 Questions?
English Spelling Quiz: Can You Answer All 20 Questions? trivia quiz
Basic English Grammar Quiz: Can You Answer All 20 Questions?
Basic English Grammar Quiz: Can You Answer All 20 Questions? trivia quiz
Latest
Which Breakfast Food Reflects Your True Inner Self?
Which Breakfast Food Reflects Your True Inner Self? quiz
Uncover Your Hidden Talent as a Mythical Creature!
Uncover Your Hidden Talent as a Mythical Creature! quiz
Uncover Your Secret Identity as a Sentient Kitchen Appliance!
Uncover Your Secret Identity as a Sentient Kitchen Appliance! quiz
What's Your Role in the Circus of Everyday Life?
What's Your Role in the Circus of Everyday Life? quiz
Which Obscure Holiday Best Describes Your Personality?
Which Obscure Holiday Best Describes Your Personality? quiz
What Extinct Animal Would You Be in the Zoo of Life?
What Extinct Animal Would You Be in the Zoo of Life? quiz
Which Bizarre Weather Phenomenon Matches Your Mood Swings?
Which Bizarre Weather Phenomenon Matches Your Mood Swings? quiz
Which Vegetable Captures Your Essence?
Which Vegetable Captures Your Essence? quiz
What Candy Embodies Your Spirit?
What Candy Embodies Your Spirit? quiz
See all