Horse Idioms! American English Pronunciation

Horse Idioms! American English Pronunciation

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video explores various American English idioms involving horses, explaining their meanings and pronunciations. It covers idioms like 'get off your high horse', 'stop horsing around', 'lead a horse to water', and more. Each idiom is explained with examples and pronunciation tips, providing a comprehensive understanding of their usage in everyday language.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'get off your high horse' mean?

To stop being arrogant

To ride a horse

To be very tired

To start a new journey

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which idiom means you can't force someone to do something they don't want to?

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink

Stop horsing around

Get off your high horse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'hoofing it' imply?

Standing still

Moving quickly

Walking slowly

Riding a horse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'straight from the horse's mouth' mean?

Hearing from a distant source

Hearing from a second-hand source

Hearing from an unreliable source

Hearing from the most reliable source

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'I could eat a horse' signify?

Being very happy

Being very angry

Being very tired

Being very hungry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'don't beat a dead horse' mean?

To be very tired

To ride a horse

To start a new project

To continue discussing a resolved issue

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'put the cart before the horse' mean?

To do things in the wrong order

To be very tired

To ride a horse

To be very hungry