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 make a lot of moneyTo spend all of one's moneyTo save a lot of money🗣️ What does the idiom "beating around the bush" mean?
To get to the pointTo prepare for a fightTo avoid talking about the main topicTo garden🗣️ What does the idiom "take it with a grain of salt" mean?
To be skeptical about somethingTo enjoy something fullyTo spice up a conversationTo ignore something🗣️ What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
You're playing a gameYou've lost controlYou're in troubleIt's your decision now🗣️ What does the idiom "cut to the chase" mean?
To start a raceTo make a shortcutTo get to the pointTo end a conversation🗣️ What does the idiom "cry over spilled milk" mean?
To make a messTo ruin something preciousTo complain about hungerTo be upset about something that can't be changed🗣️ What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
Something that is impossibleSomething that is predictableSomething that happens frequentlySomething that happens rarely🗣️ What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?
To take a breakTo go to bedTo get into a fightTo play sports🗣️ What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
An obvious problem that people avoid discussingA surprise guestA party decorationA large, distracting object🗣️ What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
To avoid bringing up a past problem that could cause troubleTo wake someone upTo disturb someoneTo let pets rest🗣️ What does the idiom "under your nose" mean?
Hidden from viewDifficult to findVery obvious and in plain sightSmelly🗣️ What does the idiom "cost a pretty penny" mean?
Very expensiveInvaluableBrokenVery cheap🗣️ What does the idiom "burn bridges" mean?
To repair old thingsTo make friendsTo destroy relationshipsTo explore new places🗣️ What does the idiom "pulling someone's leg" mean?
To joke or tease someoneTo help someoneTo hurt someoneTo persuade someone🗣️ What does the idiom "have your cake and eat it too" mean?
Baking a cakeSharing with othersEating quicklyWanting to have two incompatible things🗣️ What does the idiom "jumping the gun" mean?
Taking a leapActing prematurelyAvoiding dangerStarting 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 confusing statementDirectly from the sourceA gossip or rumorAn old saying🗣️ 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?
Current problemsPast events that are no longer importantA beautiful sightFuture opportunities More Like This
