Idioms Quiz

What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

• It means that it is raining very heavily.

• It means that it is raining money.

• It means that it is raining love.

• It means that it is raining small animals.

What does the idiom 'the ball is in your court' mean?

• It means you have lost control.

• It means you have to wait for someone else to make a move.

• It means the game is over.

• It means it is now someone else's turn to take action or make a decision.

What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

• To climb up a tree to escape danger

• To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action or to make a false assumption about something.

• To chase after a dog that is barking

• To follow the correct path or course of action

What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

• Something that is very difficult or complicated to do.

• A type of dessert made with flour, sugar, and eggs.

• A small piece of a larger cake.

• Something that is very easy or simple to do.

What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?

• Wishing someone good luck

• Wishing someone bad luck

• Wishing someone to get injured

• Encouraging someone to dance

What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

• To play with a cat in a bag

• To release a cat from a bag

• To hide a cat in a bag

• To reveal a secret or disclose information

What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

• To plant seeds in a garden

• To reveal a secret or confidential information.

• To cook a meal

• To clean up a mess

What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

• To hit someone on the head with a nail

• To avoid addressing the issue

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

• To miss the point completely

What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

• To die or to pass away

• To kick a soccer ball

• To kick a literal bucket

• To kick a can

What does the idiom 'hold your horses' mean?

• To ride a horse

• To be patient or to wait.

• To let go of your horse

• To run as fast as a horse