Thought for Today
Idioms Quiz Two
1. Question: What does the idiom "feeling blue" mean?
• A) Feeling cold
• B) Feeling sad or down
• C) Feeling happy
• D) Feeling optimistic
• Answer: B) Feeling sad or down
2. Question: If someone says, "out of the blue," what are they implying?
• A) Something is very colorful
• B) Something is unexpected or surprising
• C) Something is well-planned
• D) Something is typical and predictable
• Answer: B) Something is unexpected or surprising
3. Question: What does the phrase "blue in the face" mean?
• A) Being out of breath
• B) Being relaxed
• C) Being well-prepared
• D) Being enthusiastic
• Answer: A) Being out of
4. Question: When someone is "singing the blues," what are they doing?
• A) Literally singing a sad song
• B) Complaining or expressing sorrow
• C) Celebrating a joyful occasion
• D) Promoting a music album
• Answer: B) Complaining or expressing sorrow
5. Question: If you "have the blues," what are you experiencing?
• A) A burst of energy
• B) A sense of calmness
• C) Feelings of sadness or melancholy
• D) Feelings of excitement
• Answer: C) Feelings of sadness or melancholy
6. Question: What does it mean to "blue-pencil" something?
• A) To write in blue ink
• B) To edit or delete parts of a document
• C) To draw with a blue crayon
• D) To sign a contract
• Answer: B) To edit or delete parts of a document
7. Question: When someone "turns blue," what does it suggest?
• A) They are blushing
• B) They are becoming extremely sad
• C) They are becoming angry
• D) They are experiencing a medical emergency
• Answer: D) They are experiencing a medical emergency
8. Question: What does the idiom "blue moon" refer to?
• A) A rare celestial event
• B) The Earth's atmosphere
• C) A full moon that is always blue in color
• D) A blue-colored planet
• Answer: A) A rare celestial event
9. Question: If someone says they are "in a blue funk," what do they mean?
• A) They are feeling adventurous
• B) They are feeling angry
• C) They are in a state of depression or unhappiness
• D) They are feeling energetic
• Answer: C) They are in a state of depression or unhappiness
10. Question: What does the phrase "blue-collar job" refer to?
• A) A job that requires wearing a blue uniform
• B) A job that involves manual or industrial work
• C) A job that requires creative skills
• D) A job in the fashion industry
• Answer: B) A job that involves manual or industrial work
11. Question: What is the meaning of the idiom "once in a blue moon"?
• A) Very frequently
• B) Occasionally or rarely
• C) Every day
• D) Every week
• Answer: B) Occasionally or rarely
12. Question: When someone "hits the blues," what are they doing?
• A) Hitting a physical object
• B) Singing a happy song
• C) Experiencing a bout of sadness or depression
• D) Winning a competition
• Answer: C) Experiencing a bout of sadness or depression
13. Question: What does it mean to "talk a blue streak"?
• A) To talk quietly
• B) To talk continuously and rapidly
• C) To talk about the color blue
• D) To sing a song
• Answer: B) To talk continuously and rapidly
14. Question: What does the phrase "blue on blue" typically refer to?
• A) A sunny day
• B) A clear night sky
• C) A friendly fire incident involving one's own side
• D) A calming environment
• Answer: C) A friendly fire incident involving one's own side
15. Question: What is the meaning of "blue-ribbon"?
• A) A type of award for the fastest runner
• B) Something of high quality or excellence
• C) A blue-colored ribbon
• D) A type of cake decoration
• Answer: B) Something of high quality or excellence
16. Question: If someone "turns the air blue," what are they doing?
• A) Making the room cold
• B) Talking loudly
• C) Using profane or vulgar language
• D) Making a humorous comment
• Answer: C) Using profane or vulgar language
17. Question: What does "blue blood" refer to when talking about a person?
• A) Blood with a blue color
• B) A person with royal or noble lineage
• C) A person who has donated blood
• D) A medical condition
• Answer: B) A person with royal or noble lineage
18. Question: What is the meaning of the phrase "a bolt from the blue"?
• A) A surprise or shock that comes out of nowhere
• B) A weather forecast
• C) A sudden loud noise
• D) A description of a lightning bolt
• Answer: A) A surprise or shock that comes out of nowhere
19. Question: What is the significance of a "blue ribbon" in a competition?
• A) It indicates last place.
• B) It indicates second place.
• C) It indicates first place or top honors.
• D) It indicates participation.
• Answer: C) It indicates first place or top honors.
20. Question: What does it mean to "have the blues for someone"?
• A) To be envious of someone
• B) To have a crush on someone
• C) To dislike someone intensely
• D) To be angry with someone
• Answer: B) To have a crush on someone
21. Question: What does it mean to "blue-sky" something in a business context?
• A) To create a clear sky
• B) To brainstorm or think creatively without constraints
• C) To paint the office walls blue
• D) To predict the weather
• Answer: B) To brainstorm or think creatively without constraints
22. Question: If someone says they are "blue all over," what might they be expressing?
• A) They are feeling cold.
• B) They are feeling embarrassed.
• C) They are feeling sad.
• D) They are feeling excited.
• Answer: B) They are feeling embarrassed.
23. Question: What is the meaning of "blue-chip stocks" in finance?
• A) Stocks that are low in value.
• B) Stocks that are considered risky investments.
• C) Stocks of well-established and financially stable companies.
• D) Stocks of startup companies.
• Answer: C) Stocks of well-established and financially stable companies.
24. Question: If someone is described as "blue-eyed," what quality are they often associated with?
• A) Being skeptical.
• B) Having good vision.
• C) Being easily deceived.
• D) Having attractive blue eyes.
• Answer: A) Being skeptical.
25. Question: What does "blue ribbon panel" refer to in a discussion or committee?
• A) A group of experts or distinguished individuals.
• B) A panel with blue-colored decorations.
• C) A group of beginners.
• D) A panel discussing fashion trends.
• Answer: A) A group of experts or distinguished individuals.
26. Question: When someone says, "I'm feeling blue," what emotion are they describing?
• A) Excitement.
• B) Sadness or melancholy.
• C) Happiness.
• D) Anger.
• Answer: B) Sadness or melancholy.
27. Question: What is the meaning of the phrase "blue-plate special"?
• A) A special discount on blue-colored items.
• B) A dish offered at a reduced price on a restaurant's daily menu.
• C) A menu item served only on Sundays.
• D) A dish prepared using blue ingredients.
• Answer: B) A dish offered at a reduced price on a restaurant's daily menu.
28. Question: What does the expression "blue book" refer to?
• A) A book with a blue cover.
• B) A reference book containing vehicle values.
• C) A book about the color blue.
• D) A book about the ocean.
• Answer: B) A reference book containing vehicle values.
29. Question: What does the phrase "blue in the gills" imply about a person?
• A) They have blue-colored skin.
• B) They are feeling unwell or sickly.
• C) They are feeling joyful and energetic.
• D) They are feeling envious.
• Answer: B) They are feeling unwell or sickly.
30. Question: What is the meaning of "blue moonlight" in a romantic context?
• A) Moonlight that is blue in color.
• B) A rare and special romantic experience.
• C) Moonlight that occurs every month.
• D) Moonlight that is ordinary and unremarkable.
• Answer: B) A rare and special romantic experience.