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Hats Off to You Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about common English idioms that include 'hat' in the sayings! Have fun with this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by MyGirl2000. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MyGirl2000

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,841

Updated
Dec 26 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1934

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. A common idiom, 'Hold on to your hat!', has been used in a movie title, a song title, when forecasting weather, and when describing political change. What statement shows what this idiom means? Hint

Get ready for what's coming!

Don't look back!

I don't believe that!

Keep the fashion!

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Question 2 of 10

2. The idiom 'Keep it under your hat!' was originally published in a collection of stories as 'The Adventurer' in the year 1793. What does this phrase mean? Hint

To keep your hair neat with a hat.

To hide it under your hat.

To keep it a secret.

To tell everyone.

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Hat trick' is another idiomatic reference to the use of 'hat' in the English language. What could this idea of a 'hat' possibly indicate? Hint

A bad person's nature.

A successful fashion show.

A sporting contest success.

A creative magic trick.

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'To toss one's hat into the ring' is a phrase often used when participating in an activity. What precisely is an example of using this idiom?
(Think about winning!) Hint

I am running to the neighbors now!

I am running my errands today!

I am running for election as mayor of this city!

I am running into friends everywhere!

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another common idiom with reference to hats is 'That's really a feather in your cap!' What exactly is being said when using this phrase? Hint

That's a neat hat!

That was a bad thing to do!

You did a great job!

Why did you do that?

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Question 6 of 10

6. What hat idiom, used in Charles Dickens' 'Pickwick Papers', was considered to be a reference about the amount of confidence one has in a particular outcome? Hint

Wear my hat!

Eat my hat!

Toss my hat!

Love my hat!

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Pass the hat' is an idiom used for what purpose? Why is the hat passed? Hint

For clothing children

For fashion shows

For raising funds

For magic shows

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Question 8 of 10

8. A familiar older, idiomatic phrase is to refer to something as 'old hat'.
What is usually considered, 'old hat'? Hint

New ideas that are not known.

People that look old.

Hats that are old-fashioned.

Old ideas that are well-known.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Have you ever heard someone use the idiom, 'At the drop of a hat'? What idea matches what this saying means? Hint

To question everything done.

To do something at once without question.

To drop the hat and react.

To put one's hat on and go.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, as in the title of this quiz, 'Hats off to you!' is used as an example of an idiom with the 'hat' concept. What exact meaning does this phrase indicate? Hint

We desire you!

We respect you!

We despise you!

We resent you!

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Get ready for what's coming!

The idiom 'Hang onto your hat!' is similar, and it also means to be aware of a surprise coming soon. Also, this saying can be a further reference to a situation with a rough road or future.

2. The idiom 'Keep it under your hat!' was originally published in a collection of stories as 'The Adventurer' in the year 1793. What does this phrase mean?

Answer: To keep it a secret.

Another idiom, 'Keep it in your head', is similar. In the Middle Ages, women in church would often be restricted as to voicing their opinions publicly. This is then similar to 'keeping it under your hat', which signifies that something is to be kept a secret or under cap.

3. 'Hat trick' is another idiomatic reference to the use of 'hat' in the English language. What could this idea of a 'hat' possibly indicate?

Answer: A sporting contest success.

The definition suggests that three successes one after the other is a 'hat trick'. 'Hat trick' is sometimes used in describing a game of Cricket. The Cricket player, HH Stephenson took three wickets with three balls. This player was presented with a hat bought with proceeds of a collection taken for him. 'Hat trick' often refers to three sporting game successes.

4. 'To toss one's hat into the ring' is a phrase often used when participating in an activity. What precisely is an example of using this idiom? (Think about winning!)

Answer: I am running for election as mayor of this city!

Usually the phrase mentioned means that one is running for a public office in a political government election. It can also denote running for an elective office in an organization or business. It indicates one's desire to participate and to take a chance at winning.

5. Another common idiom with reference to hats is 'That's really a feather in your cap!' What exactly is being said when using this phrase?

Answer: You did a great job!

The English idiomatic phrase, 'That's really a feather in your cap!', is really referring to the fact that an achievement that may further your future has been accomplished! It is usually meant to be a statement of positive reinforcement. This would then indicate a successful occurrence in one's life.

6. What hat idiom, used in Charles Dickens' 'Pickwick Papers', was considered to be a reference about the amount of confidence one has in a particular outcome?

Answer: Eat my hat!

The phrase was used in Charles Dickens' 'Pickwick Papers'. It is used in a sarcastic way as showing one's lack of belief in a particular outcome. An example might be saying, 'I'll eat my hat' when that happens!'

7. 'Pass the hat' is an idiom used for what purpose? Why is the hat passed?

Answer: For raising funds

When someone is short on money, 'Pass the hat' is a phrase used for fund-raising purposes. Sometimes a hat or container is passed from one person to another and monies are placed in it for the purpose of gaining funds. The dictionary refers to this idiom as one used when receiving money from a group of people. Such a phrase would then be used in reference to the act of canvassing for charitable contributions.

8. A familiar older, idiomatic phrase is to refer to something as 'old hat'. What is usually considered, 'old hat'?

Answer: Old ideas that are well-known.

'School is going to be closed for Christmas break' is a good example of an idea that might be 'old hat'. Therefore the idiom 'old hat' refers to ideas that are known by most people. This would then indicate an item that is old, known information.

9. Have you ever heard someone use the idiom, 'At the drop of a hat'? What idea matches what this saying means?

Answer: To do something at once without question.

This idiom, 'At the drop of a hat', means to go immediately to an action without question or without reason. Spur of the moment action might then be requested. 'I will go fishing at the drop of a hat, just ask' might be an example of this phrase or saying.

10. Finally, as in the title of this quiz, 'Hats off to you!' is used as an example of an idiom with the 'hat' concept. What exact meaning does this phrase indicate?

Answer: We respect you!

When one makes a remarkable achievement, another person might say, 'Hats off to you!' This then shows that one admires or respects another for what they have done. This idiom may have evolved from men taking their hats off in respect for ladies and others as a tradition of showing respect or honor.

Source: Author MyGirl2000

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