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If You’re Truly Well-Spoken, You’ll Master All 20 Of These Common English Idioms
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If You’re Truly Well-Spoken, You’ll Master All 20 Of These Common English Idioms

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We hear English idioms everywhere: in casual chats, books, TV shows, and songs. But do you actually know what people mean when they tell you to “cut some slack” or say something “goes against the grain”?

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This quiz is all about testing your grasp of real-world English expressions. Each question gives you a classic idiom and asks for its true meaning. Some are total giveaways, while others might throw you off. The real question is: Are you ready to see how well you know your phrases? Let’s dive in! 🚀

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    Raquel studied Public Relations and Business Communication in Lisbon, where she developed a strong interest in communication, storytelling, and the way people connect with content. Her professional journey has taken her through community management, social media content creation, and writing, giving her a well-rounded perspective on both the creative and people-focused sides of digital communication.Since 2025, Raquel has been part of Bored Panda, where she started as a writer and has since grown into her current role as a Content Creator. She enjoys turning ideas into engaging stories and content that catches people’s attention, sparks curiosity, and feels genuinely relatable. With a mix of creativity, communication skills, and a natural curiosity about people and the world around her, she is always looking for new ways to tell stories and connect with an audience.

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    Cee Cee
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    37 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You might know these better than most native speakers! I am a native speaker. Frankly these weren't hard.

    Did I say that out loud?
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww,bless. You can only see how you did compared to others, if you're interested, on premium now.

    UKGrandad
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not on premium but I can see that I'm in 40th place with 20/20.

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    Apatheist
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    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    21. What does it mean when 80% of the answers are either the first or second choice? A. The compiler is lazy B. They can't think of any more answers C. Tuesday D. Donald Trump.

    Cee Cee
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    37 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You might know these better than most native speakers! I am a native speaker. Frankly these weren't hard.

    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww,bless. You can only see how you did compared to others, if you're interested, on premium now.

    UKGrandad
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not on premium but I can see that I'm in 40th place with 20/20.

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    Apatheist
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    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    21. What does it mean when 80% of the answers are either the first or second choice? A. The compiler is lazy B. They can't think of any more answers C. Tuesday D. Donald Trump.

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