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 make a lot of moneyTo save a lot of moneyTo spend all of one's moneyTo steal money🗣️ What does the idiom "beating around the bush" mean?
To gardenTo prepare for a fightTo get to the pointTo avoid talking about the main topic🗣️ What does the idiom "take it with a grain of salt" mean?
To enjoy something fullyTo ignore somethingTo be skeptical about somethingTo spice up a conversation🗣️ 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 "cut to the chase" mean?
To make a shortcutTo get to the pointTo start a raceTo end a conversation🗣️ What does the idiom "cry over spilled milk" mean?
To complain about hungerTo make a messTo ruin something preciousTo be upset about something that can't be changed🗣️ What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
Something that is predictableSomething that is impossibleSomething that happens frequentlySomething that happens rarely🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?
To take a breakTo get into a fightTo play sportsTo go to bed🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
A surprise guestA party decorationAn obvious problem that people avoid discussingA large, distracting object🗣️ What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
To avoid bringing up a past problem that could cause troubleTo let pets restTo disturb someoneTo wake someone up🗣️ What does the idiom "under your nose" mean?
SmellyVery obvious and in plain sightDifficult to findHidden from view🗣️ What does the idiom "cost a pretty penny" mean?
Very cheapVery expensiveInvaluableBroken🗣️ What does the idiom "burn bridges" mean?
To destroy relationshipsTo repair old thingsTo explore new placesTo make friends🗣️ What does the idiom "pulling someone's leg" mean?
To help someoneTo hurt someoneTo joke or tease someoneTo persuade someone🗣️ What does the idiom "have your cake and eat it too" mean?
Baking a cakeWanting to have two incompatible thingsEating quicklySharing with others🗣️ What does the idiom "jumping the gun" mean?
Taking a leapStarting a raceActing prematurelyAvoiding danger🗣️ What does the idiom "sitting on the fence" mean?
Being undecidedBeing lazyGuarding somethingWatching something🗣️ What does the idiom "straight from the horse's mouth" mean?
A confusing statementAn old sayingA gossip or rumorDirectly from the source🗣️ What does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?
To begin somethingTo give upTo start a fightTo celebrate🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
Future opportunitiesPast events that are no longer importantCurrent problemsA beautiful sight More Like This
