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If You’re Truly Well-Spoken, You’ll Finish All 19 Of These Common English Idioms
Some English idioms are so familiar that the missing words almost seem to jump out at you. Others are a little trickier, requiring a sharp memory and a strong command of everyday expressions. In this Common English Idioms quiz, you’ll have the opportunity to test how well you know the phrases that native speakers use all the time.
How many English idioms do you know? From simple expressions you’ve probably heard for years to ones that might make you pause and think, these 19 questions will challenge your vocabulary and understanding of the English language.
Whether you’re an English learner looking to improve your skills or a language lover who enjoys testing your knowledge, this vocabulary quiz is the perfect way to see how many idioms you can complete correctly. Do you know them all, or will a few tricky phrases catch you off guard?
Get ready to fill in the blanks, trust your memory, and find out if you can score a perfect result. Let’s see how many common English idioms you truly know! 🚀
In case you’ve missed it, check Part 1 here.
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UKGrandad 6 hours ago
#6: '...you have to take his stories with a grain of salt.' It's a 'pinch' of salt. A story that is exaggerated has a grain of truth and should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Forrest Hobbs 32 minutes ago
Roman Arendt: I've no idea where or when the 'pretty penny' saying came from, but once upon a time many centuries ago, a penny (pfennig, whatever) was the basic day-to-day unit of currency in the places where words like penny or pfennig apply - the larger pound (meaning pound of silver) being a bit much for most transactions.
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Devin Schmitt 4 hours ago
It would have been nice to learn the origin of many of these idioms.
UKGrandad 6 hours ago
#6: '...you have to take his stories with a grain of salt.' It's a 'pinch' of salt. A story that is exaggerated has a grain of truth and should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Forrest Hobbs 32 minutes ago
Roman Arendt: I've no idea where or when the 'pretty penny' saying came from, but once upon a time many centuries ago, a penny (pfennig, whatever) was the basic day-to-day unit of currency in the places where words like penny or pfennig apply - the larger pound (meaning pound of silver) being a bit much for most transactions.
Load More Replies... Devin Schmitt 4 hours ago
It would have been nice to learn the origin of many of these idioms.
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