Thought for Today
Idioms Quiz Three
Question: What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean?
(a) Something that is very easy to do.
(b) Something that is expensive.
(c) Something that is delicious to eat.
(d) Something that is impossible.
Answer: (a) Something that is very easy to do.
Question: In the phrase "a penny for your thoughts," what is someone asking for?
(a) A penny's worth of your time.
(b) A piece of your mind.
(c) What you're thinking.
(d) A favor.
Answer: (c) What you're thinking.
Question: What does "bread and butter" refer to in an idiom?
(a) A type of sandwich.
(b) A person's primary source of income or livelihood.
(c) A common breakfast choice.
(d) A type of pastry.
Answer: (b) A person's primary source of income or livelihood.
Question: What is meant by "the ball is in your court" in an idiom?
(a) It's your turn to make a decision or take action.
(b) You've lost the game.
(c) You have to play basketball.
(d) You should go to a ball game.
Answer: (a) It's your turn to make a decision or take action.
Question: What does "a blessing in disguise" refer to in an idiom?
(a) Something that is obviously a blessing.
(b) Something that is a curse.
(c) Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
(d) Something that is mysterious.
Answer: (c) Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
Question: If something is described as "a dime a dozen," what does it mean?
(a) It's very rare.
(b) It's very valuable.
(c) It's very common and easy to find.
(d) It's very expensive.
Answer: (c) It's very common and easy to find.
Question: What does "the icing on the cake" represent in an idiom?
(a) The most important part.
(b) The final decision.
(c) Something that makes a good situation even better.
(d) The recipe for a cake.
Answer: (c) Something that makes a good situation even better.
Question: What is "a skeleton in the closet" in an idiom?
(a) A hidden or embarrassing secret.
(b) A Halloween decoration.
(c) A type of clothing.
(d) A metaphor for bravery.
Answer: (a) A hidden or embarrassing secret.
Question: What does "a wild goose chase" refer to in an idiom?
(a) A successful hunt for geese.
(b) A fruitless or pointless pursuit.
(c) A risky adventure.
(d) A bird-watching expedition.
Answer: (b) A fruitless or pointless pursuit.
Question: What does "a silver lining" represent in an idiom?
(a) A type of jewelry.
(b) A positive aspect in a difficult situation.
(c) A cloud's edge.
(d) A recipe for a shiny dessert.
Answer: (b) A positive aspect in a difficult situation.
Question: In an idiom, what does "the last straw" indicate?
(a) The first step.
(b) The most important part.
(c) The final event that leads to a decision or reaction.
(d) The easiest part.
Answer: (c) The final event that leads to a decision or reaction.
Question: What is "a black sheep" in an idiom?
(a) A rare breed of sheep.
(b) A type of wool.
(c) A person who is considered the troublemaker or the odd one out in a family or group.
(d) A dark-colored animal.
Answer: (c) A person who is considered the troublemaker or the odd one out in a family or group.
Question: What is meant by "the elephant in the room" in an idiom?
(a) An actual elephant in a room.
(b) A hidden treasure.
(c) An obvious or uncomfortable issue or problem that everyone is ignoring.
(d) A large piece of furniture.
Answer: (c) An obvious or uncomfortable issue or problem that everyone is ignoring.
Question: What does "a square peg in a round hole" refer to in an idiom?
(a) A tool for woodworking.
(b) A person who fits perfectly into any situation.
(c) A person who doesn't fit in or belong in a particular situation.
(d) A type of geometric shape.
Answer: (c) A person who doesn't fit in or belong in a particular situation.
Question: What is "a fish out of water" in an idiom?
(a) An aquatic animal.
(b) Someone who is an expert swimmer.
(c) Someone who is in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation.
(d) A type of fishing gear.
Answer: (c) Someone who is in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation.
Question: What is meant by "a green thumb" in an idiom?
(a) A finger that is painted green.
(b) A talent or skill for gardening and growing plants.
(c) A type of gardening tool.
(d) A type of green paint.
Answer: (b) A talent or skill for gardening and growing plants.
Question: What does "a can of worms" refer to in an idiom?
(a) A container of earthworms.
(b) A type of fishing bait.
(c) A complicated or troublesome situation that should be avoided.
(d) A can of soup.
Answer: (c) A complicated or troublesome situation that should be avoided.
Question: In an idiom, what is "the bottom line"?
(a) The main idea of a story.
(b) The most interesting part.
(c) The most important or essential part of something.
(d) The final chapter.
Answer: (c) The most important or essential part of something.