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Quiz about Heavens to Betsy and other odd phrases

"Heavens to Betsy" and other odd phrases. Quiz

Your grandma always says things like "Heavens to Betsy" and other odd phrases. Do you know what she is talking about? Take this interesting quiz and test your knowledge!

A multiple-choice quiz by dixiecap. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dixiecap

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,221

Updated
Feb 25 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
3899

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Question 1 of 10

1. You didn't get the promotion you applied for at your job. At dinner, you rant and rave about how you deserved it more than the other person, who only got it through favoritism. Grandma says you "have a chip on your shoulder". What does that mean? Hint

You are jealous

You carry a grudge

You are lazy

You are ignorant

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Question 2 of 10

2. You and your boyfriend break up because he isn't affectionate enough towards you. Maybe you'll get back together. "A leopard cannot change its spots", says Grandma. What does this phrase mean? Hint

People do not change their ways

People are evil

People can change their ways

People are people

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Grandma! You didn't have to buy me a box of chocolates for Valentines' Day!", you exclaim. She says they are your "Achilles' heel". Huh? Hint

They are your weakness

They are meant to cheer up sad people

They are your strength

They are not ideal for you

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Mea Culpa" is what Grandma says to the now empty box of chocolates. What does this phrase mean, when translated from Latin? Hint

I am to blame

I came, I saw , I conquered

I am not to blame

It was the dog

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Question 5 of 10

5. You are planning to have the kitchen cleaned by noon. Grandma says you'll meet that deadline "when pigs fly". Is this the correct phrase to use in this situation?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Grandma gets worked up when she watches "Jerry Springer" on TV. When Jerry claims that his guests have immoral lives, Grandma says, "Well, if that ain't the pot calling the kettle ___!"

Answer: (One Word, a color)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Grandma says she will make it to bingo night "Come hell or high water". Does this phrase mean "to be preoccupied with an idea"?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Grandma says she had a wonderful time with her night out, full of bingo, dinner and dancing. She did indeed "Paint the town ___".

Answer: (One Word, a color)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The kitchen still needs to be cleaned, but you choose to work on your tan. Grandma says you are "Fiddling while Rome burns". It she correct in using this phrase?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Grandma says "Heavens to Betsy" a lot when she is surprised, shocked or happy. This phrase has no definite meaning or origin. Is that correct?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: You carry a grudge

If someone tells you you have a chip on your shoulder, it means you are carrying a grudge about something. Best thing you can do is let it go and cheer up!

2. You and your boyfriend break up because he isn't affectionate enough towards you. Maybe you'll get back together. "A leopard cannot change its spots", says Grandma. What does this phrase mean?

Answer: People do not change their ways

This phrase means that people often cannot change from their ways. Once something is in their nature, that is what they usually stick to. It doesn't look like you'd be happy if you bothered getting back together with that boyfriend!

3. "Grandma! You didn't have to buy me a box of chocolates for Valentines' Day!", you exclaim. She says they are your "Achilles' heel". Huh?

Answer: They are your weakness

The phrase "Achilles' heel" is meant to describe your weakness, or vulnerable part. Grandma's "Achilles' heel" is bingo!

4. "Mea Culpa" is what Grandma says to the now empty box of chocolates. What does this phrase mean, when translated from Latin?

Answer: I am to blame

"Mea Culpa" means "I am to blame" in Latin. Grandma owes you another box of chocolates!

5. You are planning to have the kitchen cleaned by noon. Grandma says you'll meet that deadline "when pigs fly". Is this the correct phrase to use in this situation?

Answer: Yes

"When pigs fly" is not any time soon. Have the kitchen cleaned by noon? In a pig's ear I will!

6. Grandma gets worked up when she watches "Jerry Springer" on TV. When Jerry claims that his guests have immoral lives, Grandma says, "Well, if that ain't the pot calling the kettle ___!"

Answer: black

"The pot calling the kettle black" is a commonly used phrase which means one who criticises another, but has the same faults. Grandma is right though, Jerry Springer is hardly one to call another immoral!

7. Grandma says she will make it to bingo night "Come hell or high water". Does this phrase mean "to be preoccupied with an idea"?

Answer: No

The phrase "Come hell or high water" means to persevere no matter what difficulties you may encounter. "A bee in your bonnet" describes one's condition of being preoccupied/obsessed with a thought or idea.

8. Grandma says she had a wonderful time with her night out, full of bingo, dinner and dancing. She did indeed "Paint the town ___".

Answer: red

To "Paint the town red" means to engage in wild activities. It is often used to describe a night out with a date nowadays. Grandma sure must have had a fun time!

9. The kitchen still needs to be cleaned, but you choose to work on your tan. Grandma says you are "Fiddling while Rome burns". It she correct in using this phrase?

Answer: Yes

"Fiddling while Rome burns" refers to a legend that the Emperor Nero purportedly played the lyre during the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64., and it means to dilly-dally while there are important things to be done. Suntans ARE important, Grandma!

10. Grandma says "Heavens to Betsy" a lot when she is surprised, shocked or happy. This phrase has no definite meaning or origin. Is that correct?

Answer: Yes

The phrase "Heavens To Betsy" has no known definite origin or meaning. It is just something that people say everyday! Grandma sure is a fun lady! Hope you had fun taking my quiz!

Source: Author dixiecap

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