Cockney Rhyming Slang

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This quiz helps you revise some well-known rhyming slang examples. Recommended for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English.

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1.

The trouble will go berserk if she sees me drunk again.The word 'trouble' means:
- A.
  
  Police officer
- B.
  
  Sister
- C.
  
  Nurse
- D.
  
  Wife
- E.
  
  Girlfriend
Correct Answer
D. Wife

Explanation
Trouble and Strife - Wife

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2.

'ave you brought the bees?The word 'bees' means:
- A.
  
  Alcohol
- B.
  
  Gun
- C.
  
  Money
- D.
  
  Cards
- E.
  
  Grass
Correct Answer
C. Money

Explanation
Bees and Honey - Money

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3.

Don't blame me you're tired. You needn't 'ave used the apples.The word 'apples' means:
- A.
  
  Bicycles
- B.
  
  Stairs
- C.
  
  Weights
- D.
  
  Trolleys
- E.
  
  Cars
Correct Answer
B. Stairs

Explanation
Apples and Pears - Stairs

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4.

I can't Adam and Eve it!The slang expression 'Adam and Eve' means:
- A.
  
  See
- B.
  
  Hear
- C.
  
  Take home
- D.
  
  Explain
- E.
  
  Believe
Correct Answer
E. Believe

Explanation
Adam and Eve - believe
(Always used together!)

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5.

They were 'aving a big bull at the time.The word 'bull' means:
- A.
  
  Party
- B.
  
  Loud argument
- C.
  
  Competition
- D.
  
  Sex
- E.
  
  Red underwear
Correct Answer
B. Loud argument

Explanation
Bull and Cow - Row

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6.

We rabbited with 'em.The word 'rabbit' means:
- A.
  
  Run
- B.
  
  Fight
- C.
  
  Talk
- D.
  
  Play
- E.
  
  Swim
Correct Answer
C. Talk

Explanation
Rabbit and Pork - Talk

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7.

'ey! Pass me that Aristotle.The word 'Aristotle' means:
- A.
  
  Salt
- B.
  
  Glass
- C.
  
  Can
- D.
  
  Bottle
- E.
  
  Sugar
Correct Answer
D. Bottle

Explanation
Aristotle - Bottle

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8.

She 'as really nice bacons.The word 'bacon' means:
- A.
  
  Eyes
- B.
  
  Arms
- C.
  
  Legs
- D.
  
  Breasts
- E.
  
  Buttocks
Correct Answer
C. Legs

Explanation
Bacon and Eggs - Legs

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9.

You 'ave a nice uncle. 'ow much was it?The word 'uncle' means:
- A.
  
  Necklace
- B.
  
  Tie
- C.
  
  Shoes
- D.
  
  Trousers
- E.
  
  Shirt
Correct Answer
E. Shirt

Explanation
Uncle Bert - Shirt

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10.

She 'as beautiful minces.The word 'minces' means:
- A.
  
  Arms
- B.
  
  Hands
- C.
  
  Legs
- D.
  
  Friends
- E.
  
  Eyes
Correct Answer
E. Eyes

Explanation
Mince Pies - Eyes

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Cockney Rhyming Slang

The trouble will go berserk if she sees me drunk again.The word 'trouble' means:

'ave you brought the bees?The word 'bees' means:

Don't blame me you're tired. You needn't 'ave used the apples.The word 'apples' means:

I can't Adam and Eve it!The slang expression 'Adam and Eve' means:

They were 'aving a big bull at the time.The word 'bull' means:

We rabbited with 'em.The word 'rabbit' means:

'ey! Pass me that Aristotle.The word 'Aristotle' means:

She 'as really nice bacons.The word 'bacon' means:

You 'ave a nice uncle. 'ow much was it?The word 'uncle' means:

She 'as beautiful minces.The word 'minces' means: