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What does the idiom 'Eyes like a hawk' imply?
What does the idiom 'Eyes like a hawk' imply?
- Possessing large, protruding eyes like a bird of prey
- Having excellent vision and keen observation skills (correct)
- Struggling with poor eyesight and vision impairment
- Exhibiting wisdom and intelligence beyond one's years
What is the meaning of the idiom 'To work like a dog'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'To work like a dog'?
- To have a strong aversion towards work and laziness
- To work diligently and tirelessly, often beyond expectations (correct)
- To work inefficiently and without purpose
- To work only during the daytime hours
What is the cautionary message behind the phrase 'Let the fox guard the henhouse'?
What is the cautionary message behind the phrase 'Let the fox guard the henhouse'?
- Ensure that someone trustworthy is in charge of a vulnerable situation
- Implement measures to protect the henhouse from natural predators
- Hire a professional guard dog to protect the henhouse
- Be wary of putting someone untrustworthy in charge of a vulnerable situation (correct)
What does the idiom 'To cry wolf' mean?
What does the idiom 'To cry wolf' mean?
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What does the idiom 'To fish for compliments' suggest?
What does the idiom 'To fish for compliments' suggest?
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What does the phrase 'Quiet as a mouse' imply about someone's behavior?
What does the phrase 'Quiet as a mouse' imply about someone's behavior?
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Idioms and Expressions
- "Eyes like a hawk" means having keen or sharp eyesight.
- "To work like a dog" implies working very hard.
- "Let the fox guard the henhouse" is a caution to be wary of a potentially untrustworthy or conflicting individual being in charge.
- "To cry wolf" means to give a false alarm or exaggerate a situation.
- "To fish for compliments" suggests seeking praise or admiration from others.
- "Quiet as a mouse" means being very quiet or silent.
- "To go down the rabbit hole" means to explore a complex or confusing situation.
- "Horse playing" means to engage in playful or mischievous behavior, often in a lighthearted or teasing manner.
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Test your understanding of idiomatic expressions with this quiz. Choose the correct meaning of phrases like 'Eyes like a hawk' and 'To work like a dog.' See if you can interpret common sayings accurately.
