Unravel the Riddle: Idiom Edition
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!
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Welcome to the Unravel the Riddle 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 "break the bank" mean?
To steal moneyTo spend all of one's moneyTo make a lot of moneyTo save a lot of money🗣️ What does the idiom "beating around the bush" mean?
To avoid talking about the main topicTo gardenTo prepare for a fightTo get to the point🗣️ What does the idiom "take it with a grain of salt" mean?
To ignore somethingTo spice up a conversationTo enjoy something fullyTo be skeptical about something🗣️ 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 "cut to the chase" mean?
To end a conversationTo make a shortcutTo get to the pointTo start a race🗣️ What does the idiom "cry over spilled milk" mean?
To be upset about something that can't be changedTo ruin something preciousTo make a messTo complain about hunger🗣️ What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
Something that is impossibleSomething that is predictableSomething that happens rarelySomething that happens frequently🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?
To play sportsTo get into a fightTo go to bedTo take a break🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
A large, distracting objectA party decorationA surprise guestAn obvious problem that people avoid discussing🗣️ What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
To let pets restTo wake someone upTo avoid bringing up a past problem that could cause troubleTo disturb someone🗣️ What does the idiom "under your nose" mean?
Difficult to findHidden from viewSmellyVery obvious and in plain sight🗣️ What does the idiom "cost a pretty penny" mean?
InvaluableVery expensiveBrokenVery cheap🗣️ What does the idiom "burn bridges" mean?
To explore new placesTo repair old thingsTo make friendsTo destroy relationships🗣️ What does the idiom "pulling someone's leg" mean?
To hurt someoneTo help someoneTo persuade someoneTo joke or tease someone🗣️ What does the idiom "have your cake and eat it too" mean?
Wanting to have two incompatible thingsEating quicklySharing with othersBaking a cake🗣️ What does the idiom "jumping the gun" mean?
Taking a leapAvoiding dangerStarting a raceActing prematurely🗣️ What does the idiom "sitting on the fence" mean?
Being lazyBeing undecidedWatching somethingGuarding something🗣️ What does the idiom "straight from the horse's mouth" mean?
A confusing statementA gossip or rumorDirectly from the sourceAn old saying🗣️ What does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?
To begin somethingTo start a fightTo celebrateTo give up🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
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