Idioms Trivia Questions Test! Intermediate Level Quiz

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    Let sleeping dogs lie means to not make trouble. 

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Do you know what idioms are? These types of expressions have been used for a long time by authors to spice up their work. To help you see just show how many of them you of and can use correctly, we have prepared the trivia questions test below. Give it a try ad fill in the black with the perfect expression or term.

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  • 2. 

    That was a piece of ___________ means that was easy. 

    Explanation
    The phrase "That was a piece of cake" is a common idiom used to describe something that is very easy or effortless. It compares the task or situation to eating a piece of cake, which is typically enjoyable and requires little effort. Therefore, the correct answer "cake" accurately reflects the meaning of the idiom and explains why it signifies something easy.

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  • 3. 

    I'm all ears means?

    • I have more than two ears.

    • I am listening carefully to you. 

    • My ears are big. 

    • I am going what you said. 

    Correct Answer
    A. I am listening carefully to you. 
    Explanation
    The phrase "I'm all ears" is an idiom that means someone is fully attentive and ready to listen to what another person has to say. It implies that the person is interested and willing to hear what the speaker has to share or discuss.

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  • 4. 

    To clam up means?

    • To stop talking.

    • To eat clams.

    • To find a clam shell. 

    • To close a clam shell.

    Correct Answer
    A. To stop talking.
    Explanation
    The phrase "to clam up" is an idiomatic expression that means to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk. It is often used to describe someone who becomes tight-lipped or unwilling to share information or opinions. This phrase is not related to eating clams or finding a clam shell, but rather refers to the action of a clam closing its shell tightly, symbolizing someone closing off their communication.

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  • 5. 

    She has ____________ in her pants means she moves around alot. 

    Correct Answer
    ants
    Explanation
    The word "ants" is used metaphorically in this sentence to describe someone who moves around a lot. Just like ants are constantly in motion, the person being referred to is also constantly on the move. This metaphor helps to convey the idea that the person is restless or energetic.

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  • 6. 

    Get your head out of the clouds means

    • Pay attention. 

    • You are ignoring me. 

    • We are flying through the clouds. 

    • My head floated up into the clouds.

    Correct Answer
    A. Pay attention. 
    Explanation
    The phrase "get your head out of the clouds" is an idiomatic expression that means to stop daydreaming or fantasizing and start paying attention to reality or the present situation. It is often used to tell someone to focus on what is happening around them and not be distracted or lost in their own thoughts.

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  • 7. 

    They're in hot water means that the their bathtub water is too hot. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 8. 

    Hold your horses means?

    • To slow down. 

    • To get the horse to slow down. 

    • To hold on to the horse that is upset. 

    • To calm the horse down. 

    Correct Answer
    A. To slow down. 
    Explanation
    "Hold your horses" is an idiomatic expression that means to slow down or wait patiently. It is often used to tell someone to be patient or to not rush into something. The phrase originated from the practice of holding onto the reins of horses to keep them from running too fast or getting out of control. Therefore, the correct answer is "to slow down."

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  • 9. 

    Don't let the __________ out of the bag means don't tell the secret. 

    Correct Answer
    cat
  • 10. 

    Don't bury your head in the sand means

    • That you are ignoring what is around you. 

    • Someone buried you in the sand. 

    • You can't hear or see. 

    • That you are dazed and confused. 

    Correct Answer
    A. That you are ignoring what is around you. 
    Explanation
    The phrase "Don't bury your head in the sand" is an idiom that means to avoid or ignore a problem or unpleasant situation. It originates from the behavior of ostriches, who are believed to bury their heads in the sand when they feel threatened, thinking that by doing so, they become invisible. In a figurative sense, the phrase implies that by ignoring or avoiding a situation, one is not facing the reality or consequences of it. Therefore, the correct answer "That you are ignoring what is around you" accurately reflects the meaning of the idiom.

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  • 11. 

    I am feeling under the _____________ means that I am sick.

    Correct Answer
    weather
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "weather". The sentence suggests that when someone says "I am feeling under the weather", it means that they are sick. This phrase is commonly used to convey that someone is not feeling well or is experiencing illness or discomfort.

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  • 12. 

    She laughed her head off means

    • She was laughing really loudly. 

    • She told a funny joke. 

    • She laughed so hard that she fell out of her chair. 

    • She thought it was really funny that she laughed hard. 

    Correct Answer
    A. She thought it was really funny that she laughed hard. 
    Explanation
    The phrase "laughed her head off" is an idiom that means to laugh very loudly and uncontrollably. The correct answer, "She thought it was really funny that she laughed hard," accurately reflects the meaning of the idiom. It implies that the person found something extremely amusing and couldn't stop laughing.

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  • 13. 

    The test just slipped my __________________ means that I forgot. 

    Correct Answer
    mind
    Explanation
    The phrase "slipped my mind" is a commonly used idiom that means to forget something. In this context, the person is saying that they forgot something, indicating that it slipped their mind. Therefore, the correct answer is "mind".

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  • 14. 

    Write the idiom that means to not cry over little things that you cannot change. 

    Correct Answer
    Don't cry over spilled milk.
    Explanation
    The idiom "Don't cry over spilled milk" means that one should not waste time and energy worrying about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. It emphasizes the importance of accepting the past and moving on instead of dwelling on regrets or insignificant matters.

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