Idioms

What is the meaning of the idiom "smell a rat"?

• To enjoy a pleasant smell.
• To find something hidden or lost.
• To suspect something is wrong or that there is deceit.
• To be overly cautious about a situation.

What is the meaning of the idiom "go to the dogs"?

• To take a vacation or relax.
• To change to a much worse condition.

• To improve and become better.
• To become wealthy and successful.

What is the meaning of the idiom "take the bull by the horns"?

• To avoid a problem by ignoring it.
• To take unnecessary risks without planning.
• To delegate a difficult task to someone else.
• To take decisive action in a difficult situation.

What is the meaning of the idiom "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink"?

• You should never guide anyone in their decisions.
• Offering help guarantees success.
• You can force someone to do what they don't want.
• You can offer guidance, but you cannot force someone to act.

What is the meaning of the idiom "let the cat out of the bag"?

• To inform beforehand.

• To ignore a problem completely.
• To let someone take control of a situation.
• To adopt a cat from a shelter.

What is the meaning of the idiom "actions speak louder than words"?

• Only words can convey true meaning.
• Actions are irrelevant to communication.
• Words are more important than actions.
• It means that actions are more significant than words.

What is the meaning of the idiom "barking up the wrong tree"?

• To make a loud noise in frustration.
• To follow a correct path to success.
• To ignore someone's advice completely.
• To follow a mistaken or misguided course of action.

What is the meaning of the idiom "horse around"?

• To engage in serious discussions.
• To train a horse for racing.
• To work hard on a project.
• To engage in playful or silly behavior.

What is the meaning of the idiom "cat got your tongue"?

• It indicates someone is angry.
• It means someone is unable to speak.

• It refers to a cat that is lost.
• It means someone is very talkative.

What is the meaning of the idiom "get on someone's nerves"?

• To make someone feel comfortable.
• To confuse someone completely.
• To help someone with a problem.
• To irritate or annoy someone.