Idioms Quiz

What is the meaning of the idiom 'kick the bucket'?

• To die or to pass away

• To kick a soccer ball

• To kick a literal bucket

• To kick a can

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Bite the bullet

• To surrender in a painful or difficult situation.
• To complain about a painful or difficult situation.
• To avoid a painful or difficult situation.
• To get something over with because it is inevitable

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Which animal is associated with the idiom 'raining cats and dogs'?

• Cats

• No animal is associated with the idiom 'raining cats and dogs'.

• Birds

• Dogs

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What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?

• Wishing someone bad luck

• Encouraging someone to dance

• Wishing someone to get injured

• Wishing someone good luck

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What is the origin of the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree'?

• Cats

• Birds

• Hunting dogs

• Fish

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What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

• Something is very expensive or costly.

• Something is moderately priced.

• Something is free of cost.

• Something is very cheap or affordable.

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Which body part is associated with the idiom 'pull someone's leg'?

• arm

• foot

• leg

• head

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What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?

• To feel happy and energetic

• To be in a bad mood

• To be physically strong and healthy

• To feel unwell or sick

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Which animal is associated with the idiom 'sly as a fox'?

• lion

• elephant

• tiger

• fox

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'hit the nail on the head'?

• To miss the point completely

• To avoid addressing the issue

• To accurately or precisely describe or identify a problem or situation.

• To hit someone with a nail

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