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 spend all of one's moneyTo make a lot of moneyTo steal moneyTo save a lot of money🗣️ What does the idiom "beating around the bush" mean?
To prepare for a fightTo avoid talking about the main topicTo gardenTo get to the point🗣️ 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 start a raceTo get to the pointTo make a shortcutTo 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 complain about hungerTo ruin something precious🗣️ What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
Something that is impossibleSomething that happens frequentlySomething that happens rarelySomething that is predictable🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?
To get into a fightTo play sportsTo take a breakTo go to bed🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
An obvious problem that people avoid discussingA surprise guestA large, distracting objectA party decoration🗣️ What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
To let pets restTo disturb someoneTo wake someone upTo avoid bringing up a past problem that could cause trouble🗣️ What does the idiom "under your nose" mean?
Hidden from viewDifficult to findSmellyVery obvious and in plain sight🗣️ What does the idiom "cost a pretty penny" mean?
Very expensiveInvaluableVery cheapBroken🗣️ What does the idiom "burn bridges" mean?
To make friendsTo explore new placesTo destroy relationshipsTo repair old things🗣️ What does the idiom "pulling someone's leg" mean?
To persuade someoneTo joke or tease someoneTo help someoneTo hurt someone🗣️ What does the idiom "have your cake and eat it too" mean?
Eating quicklySharing with othersBaking a cakeWanting to have two incompatible things🗣️ What does the idiom "jumping the gun" mean?
Avoiding dangerTaking a leapStarting a raceActing prematurely🗣️ What does the idiom "sitting on the fence" mean?
Being lazyWatching somethingGuarding somethingBeing undecided🗣️ What does the idiom "straight from the horse's mouth" mean?
A confusing statementA gossip or rumorAn old sayingDirectly from the source🗣️ What does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?
To start a fightTo celebrateTo give upTo begin something🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
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