Think you're a master of the English language? If so, then completing these common English sayings and expressions should be a walk in the park for you, despite the fact that only 20% of American adults can get them all right!
Curiosity killed the _____.
dog
cat
rabbit
Pass the _____.
duck
buck
rock
Best thing since sliced _____.
bread
cheese
meat
Monday _____ quarterback.
morning
night
evening
Back to the _____ board.
drawing
outline
sketching
Burn the _____ oil.
morning
midnight
evening
Bought the _____.
farm
hotel
ranch
Every cloud has a _____ lining.
silver
fine
golden
Fall _____ the wagon.
on
onto
off
Let sleeping _____ lie.
wolves
dogs
cats
Method to my _____.
madness
badness
sadness
Don't give up your _____ job.
day
dream
night
Not _____ with a full deck.
betting
gambling
playing
Jump _____ the bandwagon.
off
on
away from
Let the _____ out of the bag.
rat
bat
cat
Pull _____ over other people's eyes.
silk
wool
cotton
Plead the _____.
forth
fifth
sixth
___ _____ to grind.
An axe
A sword
A gear
The _____ is mightier than the sword.
pen
king
gun
The squeaky wheel gets the _____.
grease
replacement
attention
It's Not Your Day...
Oh dear! From your results, it's clear that you're not a part of the 20% of Americans who were able to answer every single question correctly. There's no need to fret just yet though, since we're sure that after going over your answers for a little while, you'll be able to ace this test the next time you give it a shot!
Good job! While you didn't quite manage to get all of the answers right, you did well enough to prove that you've got an above-average command of the English language, especially when it comes to common idioms and sayings. However, if you feel like you should have got 100%, then why not give it another go soon? We believe in you!
Way to go, you totally aced it! Only 20% of Americans usually beat this test. Your score leads us to believe that you've got an exceptional memory and highly creative thinking skills. You catch satire and puns, and can predict what is about to happen in many movies and books. Furthermore, you automatically read letter combinations and scan through texts without losing your focus. Are your friends as smart as you are? Share this quiz with them and find out!
David B.
3/24/2020
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