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Original Objects
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The meaning of these prepositional phrases has evolved over time. Do you know the original "object" of the preposition? I'll PLANT a hint for the next question in each question the way I've PLANTED a hint for my first question in this sentence.
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Tough
10 Q
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uglybird
Oct 31 04
7683 plays
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Clichés Taken Literally
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You know the meaning of the cliché but how about the meaning of the individual words? Demonstrate your mastery of the vocabulary of clichés as you answer questions dependent on the literal meanings of the individual words (utilizing my GENEROUS HINTS).
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Tough
10 Q
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uglybird
Jun 04 04
12363 plays
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In Other Words, Dumb
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This quiz features some of the more common and amusing expressions that are used to imply dim-wittedness. If you're "not all there", you should be here.
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Easy
10 Q
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Wizzid
Oct 30 09
6264 plays
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Nationality Words In Idioms
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In idioms we often refer to nationalities. A ludicrously incongruous statement may be called an "Irish bull", and drink-induced courage may be termed "Dutch courage". This quiz is about similar nationality-linked idioms.
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Average
10 Q
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flem-ish
Nov 16 02
67410 plays
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Health, Illness and Disease
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Idioms are a wonderful, and at times wacky, part of everyday speech, and a great number of them involve health, illness and disease. How many do you know? Let's play and find out.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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poshprice
Aug 31 13
177 plays
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What Is He On?
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No, it's not a rhetorical question! Think you can complete these ten idioms? You're on!
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Average
10 Q
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LadyCaitriona
Apr 11 11
5259 plays
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Eat Your Words
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Idioms have been around for as long as there have been words, and a number of them feature food. I've managed to serve up ten of them for you here. Bon appetit!
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Very Easy
10 Q
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eburge
Dec 14 10
3405 plays
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The Many Meanings of "Run"
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In English, one word can say a great deal, and "run" is one of those words. I'm about to have dinner with my good friends Arun and Brunhilde, but they always pepper their conversation with "run" words and phrases; can you help me work out what they mean?
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Easy
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Dec 03 08
4134 plays
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Book of Proverbs
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Searching through my local library I came across a picture book about proverbs. Let me tell you-- I've never had more trouble understanding a picture book. A picture is worth a thousand words, so can you help me out by making sense of these?
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Very Easy
10 Q
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kyleisalive
May 15 12
3960 plays
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Euphemistically Speaking
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Whether you wish to assess your ability to replace an indelicate term with one that is inoffensive, or to brush up on the telling of the occasional polite lie, you may wish to avail yourself of the opportunity this humble quiz presents.
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Oct 04 04
9984 plays
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People and Places in Phrases
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There are a lot of idioms that reference people and places, and this quiz is about those people and places. How many of them do you know?
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Average
10 Q
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john_sunseri
Jan 17 10
1524 plays
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Laundry Day
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Welcome to the Idiomatic Laundromat, where the most eccentric customers are served with a smile and every article of clothing relates to a well-known idiom or proverb. To answer each question, you'll need to complete the defined idiom. Happy Laundry Day!
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Easy
10 Q
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darthrevan89
Sep 01 09
2907 plays
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Words In Custody
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English usage imposes limits on the company some words usually keep. Aspersions are most often "cast", and there is seldom "kith" without "kin". See if you know which word seems to be the constant (or at least frequent) companion of the other.
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Jun 07 04
5811 plays
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In Bed with Idioms
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There are several idioms and proverbs that we use today that refer to beds. How many of them do you know?
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Very Easy
10 Q
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thegogga
May 21 08
5211 plays
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It's All Greek to Me!
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My boss has a major problem at work and needs me to come in and sort it out. What is in store for me? A trip around the world in idiomatic terms it seems.
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Average
10 Q
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Snowman
Sep 09 09
1461 plays
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In Sickness and in Health
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Are you feeling on top of the world, or are you a bit run down? Either way, I hope you enjoy playing this quiz about idioms connected to health.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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rossian
Jul 26 12
1704 plays
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Speak Your Meat
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Meat isn't just delicious -- it's also useful for saying what you mean! Here are ten English idioms that all hinge on meat and meat products; see if you know the full flavor of their meaning.
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Easy
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Apr 30 12
1569 plays
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In Other Words
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All of us are familiar with the old cliches---after all, they're "as plain as the nose on your face." But, let's see if we can figure out what they are when they are stated in unfamiliar terms. Let's go.
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Easy
10 Q
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bassman68
Oct 03 08
4263 plays
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Tipping the Scales
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A challenge by PDAZ on the Author chatboard got me thinking about different idioms and words using 'tip'. Here are ten of them.
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Easy
10 Q
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zorba_scank
Mar 02 11
3513 plays
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Slinging Hash at the Diner
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It's a shame that there aren't many diners around anymore, at least not where I live. They were so rich in atmosphere, including their own colourful lingo that was yelled back and forth between waitress and cook. Can you figure out what it all meant?
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 10 04
4443 plays
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Literal Idioms
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Idioms are phrases meant to be taken figuratively, rather than literally. A common English idiom, used literally, completes each of the following clues. The idiom is suggested by the clue itself.
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Average
10 Q
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Tchochkekop
Oct 26 09
1167 plays
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From An Apple A Day to Zip It, It's Idioms A-Z
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I don't know why, but I always like hearing different idioms and learning about them. Here's how it works: you fill in the blank of the sentence by choosing what choice it is.
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Very Easy
25 Q
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HotShot_SS
Jun 14 07
4953 plays
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Origin Of Phrases
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You have heard, and no doubt used, the phrases within this quiz. But do you actually know how the phrase originated? Let's find out.
The base source for my answers is "A Pig In A Poke" published 2003.
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Tough
10 Q
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simon_templar
Mar 25 07
2418 plays
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Cold Hands, Warm Heart
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Cold hands, warm heart - this is where we will start. So have some fun, and when you're done, please put your horse before your cart!
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Very Easy
10 Q
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beergirllaura
Sep 23 12
1407 plays
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All Bark and No Bite
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A variety of barks and bites for you to sink your teeth into. Simply fill in the gaps.
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Easy
10 Q
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ozzz2002
Apr 23 13
756 plays
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Speak Your Fruits and Vegetables
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Fruits and vegetables are good for your body -- and for expressing what you mean! Here are ten English idioms that all hinge on fruits and vegetables; see if you know the full flavor of their meaning.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Mar 29 11
1374 plays
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Oh No! Even More Clichés
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"In this day and age" it's good to enjoy "some quality time", so "put on your thinking cap", "take the plunge" and get quizzing!Contains some US, and some British usage.
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Easy
10 Q
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musicmonkeyman
Apr 11 04
15789 plays
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Oh no! More Clichés. Part 6
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Some more clichés for you "to tuck into" - I'm sure you won't "bite off more than you can chew". Good luck.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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musicmonkeyman
Oct 16 04
4755 plays
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Nothing Can Be Avoided - Murphy's Law
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"If anything can go wrong, it will". What do you know of this and related pessimistic laws and concepts?
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Difficult
10 Q
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looney_tunes
Jul 08 13
540 plays
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Oh! That's Such a Cliché
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You might say this quiz "is nothing to write home about". Think you know all the answers, then "put your money where your mouth is" - "grit your teeth", "throw caution to the wind" and give it a go. Primarily British usage.
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Easy
10 Q
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musicmonkeyman
Feb 29 04
18879 plays
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