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!
Do something at the drop of a _____.
coin
hat
bat
pin
Barking up the wrong _____.
turn
bush
dog
tree
Birds of a feather _____ together.
fly
flock
swing
glide
Do unto others as you _____ have them do unto you.
could
wouldn't
would
should
A fool and his _____ are soon parted.
money
lover
friend
dime
A bird in the hand is worth two in the _____.
attic
tree
bush
shop
By the skin of your _____.
nails
neck
feet
teeth
Don't count your chickens before they _____.
hatch
brew
die
cluck
Beauty is _____ the eye of the beholder.
at
in
on
into
Bite the _____.
bulk
sand
rush
bullet
Going _____ the rabbit hole.
down
up
onto
in
No pain, no _____.
rain
gain
way
victory
Get a taste of your own _____.
medicine
fish
pie
bed
Give someone the _____ shoulder.
left
right
cold
low
Go on a wild _____ chase.
rabbit
duck
hare
goose
We'll cross that bridge when we come _____ it.
to
onto
into
under
Between a rock and a _____ place.
rough
tough
tight
hard
A _____ in disguise.
devil
hint
blessing
favor
Rain on someone's _____.
train
day
night
parade
A penny saved is a _____ earned.
dime
penny
dollar
nickel
The early bird gets the _____.
spread
tea
coffee
worm
He has bigger _____ to fry.
fish
tricks
things
chickens
The whole _____ yards.
six
five
nine
eight
The _____ is in the details.
trouble
devil
road
secret
Go _____ to the drawing board.
straight
on
up
back
Ignorance is _____.
genius
power
truth
bliss
Slow and steady _____ the race.
gets
wins
sets
losses
Need Another Crack At It
We'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 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 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 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.
Shai K.
3/21/2022
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