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“Do You Really Know Your English Idioms Inside And Out?”: Prove It In 18 Questions
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Some English idioms are so familiar that you can probably finish them instantly. Others are a little trickier, and you might find yourself trying to remember exactly which word comes next.

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From everyday expressions to popular English sayings and classic phrases, this quiz is all about putting your knowledge of the English language to the test. You may have heard these common English idioms in conversations, movies, TV shows, books, or even from your friends and family. But recognizing an expression is one thing, and remembering the exact words and completing it correctly is another.

Do you really think you know your English idioms inside and out? These 18 questions range from easy, familiar phrases to a few that might make you stop and think. Take the challenge, test your vocabulary, and see how many popular idioms and sayings you can complete correctly. Let’s get starteeeeed! 🚀

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    Raquel Teixeira

    Raquel Teixeira

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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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    Raquel Teixeira

    Raquel Teixeira

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

    #1. "Hit the hay" is as idiomatic as "hit the sack" #9. "Take a guess" is not idiomatic at all. "Take a stab" would be.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    59 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #10: it's the product, not the restaurant that sells like hot cakes. #15: there are so many words that would work equally well for that one.

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

    #3: The idiom is 'set' the ball rolling, not 'get'.

    JB
    Community Member
    46 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BP is, once again, using “common English” to mean American English, where “get the ball rolling” is far more common.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #1. "Hit the hay" is as idiomatic as "hit the sack" #9. "Take a guess" is not idiomatic at all. "Take a stab" would be.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    59 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #10: it's the product, not the restaurant that sells like hot cakes. #15: there are so many words that would work equally well for that one.

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

    #3: The idiom is 'set' the ball rolling, not 'get'.

    JB
    Community Member
    46 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BP is, once again, using “common English” to mean American English, where “get the ball rolling” is far more common.

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