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 save a lot of moneyTo steal moneyTo spend all of one's moneyTo make 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 be skeptical about somethingTo enjoy something fully🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
You've lost controlIt's your decision nowYou're playing a gameYou're in trouble🗣️ 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 make a messTo ruin something preciousTo be upset about something that can't be changedTo complain about hunger🗣️ What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
Something that is predictableSomething that happens rarelySomething that is impossibleSomething that happens frequently🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?
To go to bedTo get into a fightTo take a breakTo play sports🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
A party decorationA large, distracting objectAn obvious problem that people avoid discussingA surprise guest🗣️ What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
To wake someone upTo avoid bringing up a past problem that could cause troubleTo disturb someoneTo let pets rest🗣️ What does the idiom "under your nose" mean?
SmellyHidden from viewVery obvious and in plain sightDifficult to find🗣️ What does the idiom "cost a pretty penny" mean?
BrokenInvaluableVery expensiveVery cheap🗣️ What does the idiom "burn bridges" mean?
To make friendsTo explore new placesTo repair old thingsTo destroy relationships🗣️ 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?
Eating quicklyWanting to have two incompatible thingsBaking a cakeSharing with others🗣️ What does the idiom "jumping the gun" mean?
Taking a leapAvoiding dangerActing prematurelyStarting a race🗣️ What does the idiom "sitting on the fence" mean?
Being lazyGuarding somethingWatching somethingBeing undecided🗣️ What does the idiom "straight from the horse's mouth" mean?
A gossip or rumorDirectly from the sourceAn old sayingA confusing statement🗣️ What does the idiom "throw in the towel" mean?
To give upTo begin somethingTo celebrateTo start a fight🗣️ What does the idiom "water under the bridge" mean?
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