Idioms and Expressions Quiz
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Which one of these idioms means to reveal information indiscreetly?

  • Ins and outs
  • Set the record straight
  • Spilling the beans (correct)
  • At one’s wit’s end
  • Which one of these idioms means to fight in a determined way for what you want?

  • Bad blood
  • Good Samaritan
  • To fight tooth and nail (correct)
  • The green-eyed monster
  • Which one of these idioms means to be utterly lost or dissipated?

  • Lay out
  • Laying off
  • Leaps and bounds
  • Went to the winds (correct)
  • Which one of these idioms means to give a correct account?

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    Which one of these idioms means to spend?

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    Study Notes

    Idioms and Their Meanings

    • "Let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal information indiscreetly, often unintentionally, causing a secret to come to light.
    • "Fight tooth and nail" signifies a determined and vigorous effort to achieve a goal or protect something valuable.
    • "To be at sea" refers to a state of confusion or being utterly lost, often used metaphorically to describe feeling disoriented in a situation.
    • "Set the record straight" means to correct misinformation or provide an accurate account of events or facts.
    • "Splash out" indicates spending money extravagantly or indulging in lavish purchases.

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    Test your knowledge of idioms and expressions with this quiz! From "at one's wit's end" to "bad blood," see if you can match these phrases with their meanings. Expand your vocabulary and impress your friends with your understanding of these common idiomatic expressions.

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