Idioms and Expressions Quiz

Questions and Answers

Match the phrases with their meanings:

spring chicken = A young person long in the tooth = Not youthful anymore over the hill = Past one's prime silver surfer = An elderly internet user

Match the phrases with their common usage:

knee-high to a grasshopper = Very young old enough to be {one's} mother = Significantly older at {one's} mother's knee = Growing up hale and hearty = In good health

Match the idiomatic expressions with their descriptions:

young blood = Energetic youth salad days = Youthful exuberance on the wrong side of {10} = Older than 10 ripe old age = Advanced age

Match the idioms with their contexts:

<p>as old as the hills = Very old knee-high to a grasshopper = Referring to early childhood over the hill = Past one's prime, usually in age silver surfer = An elderly person using modern technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the expressions with the connotation they carry:

<p>young blood = New energy in a group long in the tooth = Implying old age negatively salad days = Nostalgic view of youth hale and hearty = Positive regard for one's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spring chicken: Refers to someone young or youthful, often used to highlight someone’s energy or inexperience.
Young blood: Indicates new, youthful individuals who bring fresh ideas or energy, often in reference to organizations or groups needing revitalization.
At {one's} mother's knee: Suggests being taught or influenced by one's mother during childhood, often used to denote early lessons or values learned in life.
Knee-high to a grasshopper: Describes someone as being very young or small, commonly used to evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Salad days: Refers to a period of youthful innocence or carefree experiences, representing a time when one was less burdened by responsibilities.

On the (other|wrong) side of {num}: Indicates someone is past a certain age, often implying that they are no longer in their prime.
Ripe old age: Signifies reaching a significantly advanced age, often with a connotation of positive attributes like wisdom or fulfillment.
(As|) old as the hills: Describes something very old or someone who is ancient, often used humorously or to denote longevity.
Long in the tooth: Refers to someone who is older, often suggesting that age has brought experience or signs of wear.
Hale and hearty: Describes someone in good health, particularly despite their advanced age, indicating vigor and vitality.

Digital Age References

Silver surfer: A term for older adults who are active internet users, often highlighting their adaptability to new technology.
Old enough to be {one's} (mother|father): Implies a significant age gap, indicating that the person is much older than someone else, often used humorously or to signify generational differences.
Over the hill: Suggests someone is past their prime, often used in a light-hearted or joking manner to imply that they are old.

Description

Test your knowledge on various idioms and expressions related to age and youthfulness. This quiz includes phrases that capture the essence of being either young or old. See how well you understand these colorful sayings!