Do You Know The Meaning Of These Phrases?
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Phrases are a part of every language, and English is no different. We're putting you on a test, and your task is to match the meaning of the phrase with the phrase. Good luck!
- 1.What is the meaning of the phrase "gossamer wings"?
- A.
Someone is flying
- B.
Something is delicate and thin
- C.
Someone has wings
- D.
Something is from a fairy tale
- 2.What is the meaning of the phrase "elephant in the room"?
- A.
Someone in the room is fat
- B.
Someone in the room has big ears
- C.
A problem is not dealt with
- D.
Someone is looking for a fight
- 3.What is the meaning of the phrase "to kick the bucket"?
- A.
Death
- B.
Violence
- C.
Anger
- D.
Someone doesn't like buckets
- 4.What is the meaning of the phrase "a bull in china shop"?
- A.
There's a bull on the loose
- B.
Someone is acting weird
- C.
Someone is angry like a bull
- D.
Someone is clumsy
- 5.Which one do you like?
- A.
Option 1
- B.
Option 2
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
- 6.What is the meaning of the phrase "paint the town red"?
- A.
Someone has more red paint than they need
- B.
Someone's planning a murder
- C.
Graffiti
- D.
Grand celebration
- 7.What is the meaning of the phrase "flash in a pan"?
- A.
A young rebel
- B.
Sudden and short-lived success
- C.
Cooking disaster
- D.
A spark
- 8.What is the meaning of the phrase "to pull the plug"?
- A.
To postpone
- B.
To cancel or stop something
- C.
Someone died
- D.
Someone's energy is low
- 9.What is the meaning of the phrase "to break a leg"?
- A.
Someone's clumsy
- B.
Someone's angry
- C.
To wish good luck
- D.
To wish bad luck
- 10.What is the meaning of the phrase "don't mince words"?
- A.
Speaking fast
- B.
Direct criticism
- C.
Giving a compliment
- D.
Speaking openly and directly
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