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Quiz about Well Known Sayings in Other Words

Well Known Sayings in Other Words Quiz

These are all well known sayings that aren't quite as you may remember them. I'll give you the first part and you pick a multiple choice answer. Answers are also in other words. The real sayings are in quotes on the answer page.

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

Author
cleeclope

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
391,150

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
261

Question 1 of 10

1. A cutting implement slices not only this way but Hint

any way you like

up and down too

that way also

sharply at times

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Question 2 of 10

2. He's a perambulating Hint

reference tome

briefcase

crybaby

nutty professor

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Question 3 of 10

3. Do not overturn the Malus pumila Hint

pie

plate

conveyance

desert

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Question 4 of 10

4. Working the burial park Hint

daily

birthday party

displacement

very quietly

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Question 5 of 10

5. As goes the sire, so goes the Hint

dam

desire

day

progeny

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cachinnation is the optimum Hint

revenge

pharmaceutical

reward

response

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Question 7 of 10

7. Permit snoozing hounds to Hint

chase rabbits

wake up

bark

remain prostrate

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Question 8 of 10

8. Allow the feline to exit the Hint

alley

room

sack

shelter

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Question 9 of 10

9. Maintain your phalanges in a/an Hint

intersected manner

bag of ice

warm pair of gloves

hitchhiker's pose

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Question 10 of 10

10. Get prone with canines and arise with Hint

puppies

biting, hopping vermin

bad breath

a new friend

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A cutting implement slices not only this way but

Answer: that way also

"The sword/knife cuts both ways" means that something that may seem like an advantage may also go against you.

2. He's a perambulating

Answer: reference tome

"He's a walking encyclopedia" means that person is a very knowledgeable person with a vast knowledge of many different subjects.

3. Do not overturn the Malus pumila

Answer: conveyance

"Don't upset the apple cart" means don't cause trouble or create a difficult situation.

4. Working the burial park

Answer: displacement

"Working the graveyard shift" means to work the third or night shift, usually including midnight.

5. As goes the sire, so goes the

Answer: progeny

"Like father, like son" means a son's behavior or manner is very much like his father's. It can refer to both talents and deficiencies.

6. Cachinnation is the optimum

Answer: pharmaceutical

"Laughter is the best medicine" means keeping a positive attitude and laughing at your troubles will make things better or easier to bear.

7. Permit snoozing hounds to

Answer: remain prostrate

"Let sleeping dogs lie" means do not disturb a situation that is under control as it could be perilous and cause trouble that otherwise would not have happened.

8. Allow the feline to exit the

Answer: sack

"Let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal a secret.

9. Maintain your phalanges in a/an

Answer: intersected manner

"Keep your fingers crossed" means to hope for something, usually wishing for something good to happen to yourself or someone else.

10. Get prone with canines and arise with

Answer: biting, hopping vermin

"If you lie down with dogs you will get up with fleas" means if you hang out with a bad crowd there will be consequences, probably not good ones. You can begin to acquire the same bad behaviors as those you spend time with.

Source: Author cleeclope

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