Idioms and Proverbs
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A penny for your ______

thoughts

Barking up the wrong ______

tree

Break a ______

leg

Don't count your ______ before they hatch

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Get a taste of your own ______

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Idioms and Proverbs

  • "A penny for your thoughts" is used to ask someone to share their thoughts or opinions.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree

  • Means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action or make a false assumption.

Wishing Good Luck

  • "Break a leg" is a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or event.

Avoiding Assumptions

  • "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" advises against assuming success or making plans based on uncertain or future events.

Consequences of Actions

  • "Get a taste of your own medicine" means to experience the same negative treatment or behavior that one has inflicted on others.

Accurate Expression

  • "Hit the nail on the head" means correctly expressing something accurately or correctly identifying the main point.

Heavy Rainfall

  • "It's raining cats and dogs" describes very heavy rainfall.

Achieving Multiple Goals

  • "Kill two birds with one stone" means to accomplish two tasks or goals with a single action.

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Test your knowledge of idioms and proverbs with this quiz! From "a penny for your thoughts" to "barking up the wrong tree," see if you can match the expressions with their meanings. Break a leg and give it a try!

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