Everyday Expressions Quiz

 
 Question 1
What does the expression “pulling someone’s leg” mean?

a) Literally pulling someone’s leg  
b) Helping someone  
c) Joking or teasing someone  
d) Tripping someone  

 Question 2
What does the expression “a blessing in disguise” mean?

a) Something that appears bad initially but turns out to be good  
b) A hidden treasure  
c) Something invisible  
d) A religious event  

 Question 3
What does the expression “burn the midnight oil” mean?

a) To work very late into the night  
b) To set something on fire  
c) To save electricity  
d) To eat a meal at midnight  

 Question 4
What does the expression “actions speak louder than words” mean?

a) Actions are noisier than spoken words  
b) What you do is more important than what you say  
c) Words can hurt more than actions  
d) Speaking loudly makes a statement  

 Question 5
What does the expression “the ball is in your court” mean?

a) Someone is playing a game  
b) It’s your turn to make a decision or take action  
c) The game is over  
d) You have lost an opportunity  

 Question 6
What does the expression “hit the sack” mean?

a) To start a fight  
b) To go to bed  
c) To hit a ball  
d) To carry a heavy load  

 Question 7
What does the expression “on cloud nine” mean?

a) Flying in an airplane  
b) Feeling very happy  
c) Being confused  
d) Daydreaming  

 Question 8
What does the expression “keep an eye on” mean?

a) Literally watching an object  
b) Taking care of something or someone  
c) Sleeping with one eye open  
d) Wearing glasses  

 Question 9
What does the expression “cut to the chase” mean?

a) To run fast  
b) To focus on the important topic  
c) To cut someone’s hair  
d) To avoid a difficult situation  

 Question 10
What does the expression “throw in the towel” mean?

a) To surrender or give up  
b) To start a new task  
c) To go swimming  
d) To dry off after a shower  

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 Answers and Explanations

 Question 1
Correct Answer: c) Joking or teasing someone  
– Explanation: “Pulling someone’s leg” means to joke with or tease someone in a playful manner.

 Question 2
Correct Answer: a) Something that appears bad initially but turns out to be good  
– Explanation: “A blessing in disguise” refers to an apparent misfortune that eventually results in something good.

 Question 3
Correct Answer: a) To work very late into the night  
– Explanation: “Burn the midnight oil” means to stay up late working on something.

 Question 4
Correct Answer: b) What you do is more important than what you say  
– Explanation: “Actions speak louder than words” means that actions are a better reflection of a person’s intentions and feelings than what they say.

 Question 5
Correct Answer: b) It’s your turn to make a decision or take action  
– Explanation: “The ball is in your court” means it is now your responsibility to take the next step in a process or decision.

 Question 6
Correct Answer: b) To go to bed  
– Explanation: “Hit the sack” is a casual expression meaning to go to bed.

 Question 7
Correct Answer: b) Feeling very happy  
– Explanation: “On cloud nine” means being extremely happy or overjoyed.

 Question 8
Correct Answer: b) Taking care of something or someone  
– Explanation: “Keep an eye on” means to watch over something or someone carefully.

 Question 9
Correct Answer: b) To focus on the important topic  
– Explanation: “Cut to the chase” means to come directly to the main point without wasting time on unimportant details.

 Question 10
Correct Answer: a) To surrender or give up  
– Explanation: “Throw in the towel” means to admit defeat or quit in the face of difficulty.