Understanding Tongue Idioms

What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'tongue'?

• Tonge

• Tong

• Tongue

• Tung

What does the idiom 'Has the cat got your tongue?' imply?

• You are speaking too much.

• You are speaking in a foreign language.

• You are speaking very softly.

• You are not speaking at all.

What does it mean if someone is said to have a 'silver tongue'?

• They have a metallic voice.

• They are persuasive and eloquent.

• They speak multiple languages.

• They are very quiet.

What does the idiom 'bite your tongue' suggest?

• To speak quickly.

• To refrain from speaking.

• To speak in a foreign language.

• To speak loudly.

Why might someone 'bite their tongue' in a meeting?

• To ask a question.

• To avoid speaking out of turn.

• To show enthusiasm.

• To express agreement.

What is a 'slip of the tongue'?

• A way to learn languages.

• A type of language.

• A small speaking error.

• A deliberate mistake.

What does 'mother tongue' refer to?

• The language you learn at school.

• The language you speak with friends.

• The language of your country.

• The language spoken by your mother.

What is the cultural significance of 'mother tongue'?

• It is the language of the country you live in.

• It is the first language you learn from your parents.

• It is the language you choose to speak.

• It is the language of your ancestors.

What does 'speaking in tongues' historically refer to?

• Speaking in a loud voice.

• Speaking multiple languages fluently.

• Speaking in a whisper.

• Speaking a language you haven't learned.

What does it mean if someone's 'tongue is hanging out for something'?

• They are very tired.

• They are very thirsty or eager for something.

• They are very angry.

• They are very quiet.