Dawnwriter
I find idioms very fascinating. They do not seem to make sense if taken literally but can convey a wealth of meaning to those who are familiar with them.
Let’s see if you can guess the meanings of these idioms.
Good luck. Share your score and please upvote if you like the quiz.
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Question of
A hot potato
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Be careful as the potato is hot
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A current issue about which many people are talking
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A low cost meal
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Question of
At the drop of a hat
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To take off the hat in presence of a lady
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To drop the hat in the street
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Without any hesitation; instantly
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Question of
Ball is in your court
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A two player game
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Make a request to return one’s ball
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It is up to you to make the next decision or step
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Question of
Beat around the bush
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Not speak directly about the issue.
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Beat the bushes in search of a snake
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To prepare the garden to plant bushes
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Question of
Bite off more than you can chew
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Be greedy
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To take on a task that is way too big to handle
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to gobble up food
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Question of
Be glad to see the back of
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To twirl and show off a new dress
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A fashion statement
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Be happy when a person leaves.
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Question of
Back to the drawing board
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Learn the basics of drawing
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When an attempt fails and it’s time to start all over.
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To repair or restore photographs
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Question of
Barking up the wrong tree
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Look in the wrong place. Accuse the wrong person
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A ferocious dog who barks at everything
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Unable to distinguish between different types of trees.
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Question of
Burn the midnight oil
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To be able to work in darkness
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Be an arsonist
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Working overtime or over normal capacity
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Cut corners
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Drive the car too fast
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Paper cutting art
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Do something badly to save money.
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You got 2 out of 10 right!
Bad day, right?
I got 10 out of 10 right!
I got 7
Great post.
Anyone who didn’t get 10 should run away and hide under a rock, lol
10/10
Easy peasy!
Fun quiz!
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10 out of 10. Shared this on facebook because they are fun.
Thanks for sharing Andria. My other quizzes are fun too. (Just a hint ๐ )
10 out of 10. I like idioms. I remember learning them in Junior High English classes. They’re fun. Cannot wait for the next part.
A 10?
Got them all correct ?
10/10
10/10 good one!
10 of 10; ๐
Hey, great quiz! 10/10 ๐
This was super fun even though it didn’t make sense when I was answering the questions! LMBO!
10/10 This is really my favorite!
I am just like Gina23
6/10 for me
9! woooooo ๐ fun quiz!
Perfect! I got 10/10!!! Third time on Virily 100% ๐
Great score. I am happy to see you this happy ๐
Thank you Danwriter! ๐