Whisper Challenge - Common Phrases

Common Phrases and Their Meanings

• A chip on your shoulder: To hold a grudge or have a sense of resentment.
• A dime a dozen: Something very common and easily found.
• A piece of cake: An easy task or situation.
• Barking up the wrong tree: To pursue a mistaken or misguided line of thought or action.
• Beating around the bush: Avoiding the main topic or not getting to the point.
• Burst your bubble: To shatter someone's illusions or dreams.
• Close but no cigar: Almost achieving success but ultimately falling short.
• Cry over spilled milk: To waste time worrying about things that cannot be changed.
• Cut to the chase: To get to the point without delay.
• Don't count your chickens before they hatch: Don't assume success before it actually happens.
• Down to earth: Practical and realistic; not pretentious.
• Dropping like flies: Many people or things failing or dropping out rapidly.
• Dodge a bullet: To narrowly evade a dangerous or undesirable situation.
• Down in the dumps: Feeling sad or depressed.
• Happy as a clam: Feeling very content or satisfied.
• Head over heels: Deeply in love or infatuated.
• Heads up: A warning or alert about something forthcoming.
• Hold your horses: To be patient and wait a moment.
• Monkeying around: Acting foolishly or playfully; not being serious.
• Music to my ears: Something that is very pleasing or satisfying to hear.
• Playing with fire: Engaging in a risky or dangerous activity.
• Practice makes perfect: Repeated practice leads to improved skill and ability.
• Put all your eggs in one basket: To risk everything on a single venture.
• Scaredy-cat: A person who is easily frightened.
• Shot in the dark: A guess or attempt where the outcome is uncertain.
• Son of a gun: An expression of surprise or admiration, sometimes referring to a mischievous person.
• Spill the beans: To reveal a secret or confidential information.
• What am I, chopped liver?: An expression displaying feelings of being overlooked or undervalued.
• What goes up must come down: Everything that rises will eventually fall or decline.
• The apple doesn't fall far from the tree: Children often resemble their parents in behavior or character.
• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog: A pangram commonly used to demonstrate fonts as it contains every letter of the alphabet.
• Too many cooks in the kitchen: Too many people involved in a task can lead to confusion or poor results.
• Two peas in a pod: People who are very similar or close to each other.
• You can't judge a book by its cover: External appearances do not always reflect a person's true qualities.
• You're on fire: Performing exceptionally well.
• You are what you eat: Diet can reflect a person's lifestyle or health.
• You can count on me: Assurance of reliability and support.
• Zig-zag: A pattern formed by sharp turns or angles; can also refer to a method of moving back and forth.

Test your understanding of common phrases with this engaging whisper challenge quiz. Each card presents a popular phrase you need to guess based on the definition provided. Challenge yourself and improve your vocabulary in a fun way!