This trivia quiz is a big one, and will tell us how many proverbs you have in your head. If you get high scores on these many, you must have a whole host of proverb knowledge in your head!
1 of 27
Do something at the drop of a _____.
hat
coin
bat
pin
2 of 27
Barking up the wrong _____.
turn
dog
bush
tree
3 of 27
Birds of a feather _____ together.
fly
glide
flock
swing
4 of 27
Do unto others as you _____ have them do unto you.
would
should
could
wouldn't
5 of 27
A fool and his _____ are soon parted.
lover
money
dime
friend
6 of 27
A bird in the hand is worth two in the _____.
tree
bush
attic
shop
7 of 27
By the skin of your _____.
feet
teeth
nails
neck
8 of 27
Don't count your chickens before they _____.
brew
die
hatch
cluck
9 of 27
Beauty is _____ the eye of the beholder.
into
at
in
on
10 of 27
Bite the _____.
rush
bulk
sand
bullet
11 of 27
Going _____ the rabbit hole.
onto
up
down
in
12 of 27
No pain, no _____.
way
victory
gain
rain
13 of 27
Get a taste of your own _____.
bed
fish
medicine
pie
14 of 27
Give someone the _____ shoulder.
left
cold
right
low
15 of 27
Go on a wild _____ chase.
goose
rabbit
hare
duck
16 of 27
We'll cross that bridge when we come _____ it.
onto
to
under
into
17 of 27
Between a rock and a _____ place.
tough
hard
rough
tight
18 of 27
A _____ in disguise.
favor
blessing
devil
hint
19 of 27
Rain on someone's _____.
parade
day
night
train
20 of 27
A penny saved is a _____ earned.
penny
dime
nickel
dollar
21 of 27
The early bird gets the _____.
spread
tea
worm
coffee
22 of 27
He has bigger _____ to fry.
chickens
things
tricks
fish
23 of 27
The whole _____ yards.
five
eight
six
nine
24 of 27
The _____ is in the details.
trouble
devil
secret
road
25 of 27
Go _____ to the drawing board.
back
up
on
straight
26 of 27
Ignorance is _____.
genius
bliss
power
truth
27 of 27
Slow and steady _____ the race.
wins
sets
losses
gets
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We're afraid you did not pass this proverb quiz. Granted, most of these sayings aren't uttered that much anymore, but... READ MOREWe're afraid you did not pass this proverb quiz. Granted, most of these sayings aren't uttered that much anymore, but they do represent an enormous amount of wisdom gained over the years and condensed into these shorter sayings. To see the full proverbs, look at the quiz answers.
You have a good knowledge of proverbs and English sayings. You probably read quite a bit and enjoy the language, so you... READ MOREYou have a good knowledge of proverbs and English sayings. You probably read quite a bit and enjoy the language, so you remember these sayings. Perhaps your parents used to say them to you! That said, there is a little room for improvement. We're sure you've got an A grade in you to make it this far. If you'd like, you can retake the test. If not, to see the full proverbs click on 'Show My Mistakes'
Your knowledge of proverbs and English sayings is stout. You probably do some reading and have an curiosity about the... READ MOREYour knowledge of proverbs and English sayings is stout. You probably do some reading and have an curiosity about the language. Perhaps your parents used to say them to you! That said, there is a little room for improvement. No doubt you can make top score if you try again. If you'd like, you can retake the test. If not, you can see the full proverbs when clicking on "Show Mistakes."
You have a super sound knowledge of proverbs, making it really hard for us to challenge you! You must have a great... READ MOREYou have a super sound knowledge of proverbs, making it really hard for us to challenge you! You must have a great memory as well as a keen interest in reading and the English language. Perhaps were taught as a child or you just picked it up along the way. Good for you! If more people remembered these pearls of wisdom, maybe we'd all be better off.
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