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.
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🗣️ 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 get to the pointTo avoid talking about the main topicTo gardenTo prepare for a fight🗣️ What does the idiom "take it with a grain of salt" mean?
To enjoy something fullyTo be skeptical about somethingTo spice up a conversationTo ignore something🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
It's your decision nowYou've lost controlYou're in troubleYou're playing a game🗣️ What does the idiom "cut to the chase" mean?
To get to the pointTo make a shortcutTo start a raceTo end a conversation🗣️ What does the idiom "cry over spilled milk" mean?
To be upset about something that can't be changedTo make a messTo ruin something preciousTo complain about hunger🗣️ What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
Something that happens rarelySomething that is predictableSomething that is impossibleSomething that happens frequently🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?
To play sportsTo take a breakTo get into a fightTo go to bed🗣️ 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 avoid bringing up a past problem that could cause troubleTo let pets restTo wake someone upTo disturb someone🗣️ What does the idiom "under your nose" mean?
Difficult to findSmellyVery obvious and in plain sightHidden from view🗣️ What does the idiom "cost a pretty penny" mean?
BrokenVery expensiveVery cheapInvaluable🗣️ What does the idiom "burn bridges" mean?
To repair old thingsTo explore new placesTo destroy relationshipsTo make friends🗣️ What does the idiom "pulling someone's leg" mean?
To persuade someoneTo hurt someoneTo help someoneTo joke or tease someone🗣️ What does the idiom "have your cake and eat it too" mean?
Sharing with othersEating quicklyBaking a cakeWanting to have two incompatible things🗣️ What does the idiom "jumping the gun" mean?
Starting a raceTaking a leapAvoiding dangerActing prematurely🗣️ What does the idiom "sitting on the fence" mean?
Being undecidedGuarding somethingWatching somethingBeing lazy🗣️ What does the idiom "straight from the horse's mouth" mean?
Directly from the sourceA confusing statementAn old sayingA gossip or rumor🗣️ What does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?
To give upTo celebrateTo begin somethingTo start a fight🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
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