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Overly Literal Interpretations Of 35 Common Sayings Illustrated – Try Guessing Which Saying Is Which
Abstract illustration of a head with a nail through it for a common sayings visual quiz and trivia challenge.
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“What Is This Image Trying To Teach You?”: Guess 35 Common Sayings From Fun Illustrations

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People love using sayings for their ability to convey complex meanings in a short, memorable phrase. A lot of the time, they create really vivid imagery too – an elephant in a human-sized room? Surely everyone would notice it! So, how many common sayings can we adapt into recognizable visuals? Let’s get the ball rolling and see!

In this quiz, you’ll be presented with 35 illustrations, and your job will be to match them to the common saying that they reflect. Sounds easy? Well, don’t count your chickens before they hatch!

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    Armandas Lukoševičius

    Armandas Lukoševičius

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    I'm a Creative Industries graduate who's always looking to learn something new. I constantly jump between hobbies to find ways to express my ideas in various forms.

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    Armandas Lukoševičius

    Armandas Lukoševičius

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    I'm a Creative Industries graduate who's always looking to learn something new. I constantly jump between hobbies to find ways to express my ideas in various forms.

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    JK
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same! Seems a few of us are finding that one poorly impressed. I'd have understood if the picture was of decking/a deck, but around a picture of sail boats near a jetty???

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    Robert T
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these are truly dreadful. They show zero understanding of what the phrases mean and some are very contrived.

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    Al Ban
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So litteral Ai prompt, so creative

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    JK
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same! Seems a few of us are finding that one poorly impressed. I'd have understood if the picture was of decking/a deck, but around a picture of sail boats near a jetty???

    Load More Replies...
    Robert T
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these are truly dreadful. They show zero understanding of what the phrases mean and some are very contrived.

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    Al Ban
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So litteral Ai prompt, so creative

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