Quiz : Old expressions

Question 1

What does the expression "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" mean?

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Eating healthily will help keep you healthy.

Question 2

What does the expression "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" mean?

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Eating healthily will help keep you healthy.

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Family ties are stronger than any other relationship.

Question 3

What does the expression "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" mean?

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Eating healthily will help keep you healthy.

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Family ties are stronger than any other relationship.

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Not knowing about something unpleasant can be more comfortable than knowing the truth.

Question 4

What does the expression "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" mean?

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Eating healthily will help keep you healthy.

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Family ties are stronger than any other relationship.

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Not knowing about something unpleasant can be more comfortable than knowing the truth.

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Taking responsibility for one's actions, even if it means facing unpleasant consequences.

Question 5

What does the expression "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" mean?

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Avoiding the main topic or point of a conversation.

Question 6

What does the expression "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" mean?

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Escaping one difficult situation only to end up in an equally bad or worse one.

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Avoiding the main topic or point of a conversation.

Question 7

What does the expression "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" mean?

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Escaping one difficult situation only to end up in an equally bad or worse one.

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Avoiding the main topic or point of a conversation.

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Flattering or praising someone in order to gain their favor.

Question 8

What does the expression "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" mean?

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Escaping one difficult situation only to end up in an equally bad or worse one.

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Avoiding the main topic or point of a conversation.

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Flattering or praising someone in order to gain their favor.

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Those who take risks are more likely to succeed than those who play it safe.

Question 9

What does the expression "Put your best foot forward" mean?

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Adapting to local customs and behavior when in a foreign or unfamiliar place.

Question 10

What does the expression "Put your best foot forward" mean?

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Adapting to local customs and behavior when in a foreign or unfamiliar place.

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Being unable to think of an answer or solution.

Question 11

What does the expression "Put your best foot forward" mean?

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Adapting to local customs and behavior when in a foreign or unfamiliar place.

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Being unable to think of an answer or solution.

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Everyone has their own opinion on what is beautiful.

Question 12

What does the expression "Put your best foot forward" mean?

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Making a good impression or effort from the start.

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Adapting to local customs and behavior when in a foreign or unfamiliar place.

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Being unable to think of an answer or solution.

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Everyone has their own opinion on what is beautiful.

Question 13

What does the expression "Break a leg" mean?

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A good luck wish before a performance.

Question 14

What does the expression "Break a leg" mean?

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A good luck wish before a performance.

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Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a new or unfamiliar situation.

Question 15

What does the expression "Break a leg" mean?

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A good luck wish before a performance.

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Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a new or unfamiliar situation.

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Rushing can lead to mistakes or wasted effort.

Question 16

What does the expression "Break a leg" mean?

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A good luck wish before a performance.

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Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a new or unfamiliar situation.

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Rushing can lead to mistakes or wasted effort.

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What one person considers worthless may be valuable to someone else.

Question 17

What does the expression "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" mean?

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Adapting to local customs and behavior when in a foreign or unfamiliar place.

Question 18

What does the expression "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" mean?

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Adapting to local customs and behavior when in a foreign or unfamiliar place.

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One's true home is where they feel most loved and comfortable.

Question 19

What does the expression "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" mean?

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Adapting to local customs and behavior when in a foreign or unfamiliar place.

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One's true home is where they feel most loved and comfortable.

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The person who succeeds or comes out on top in the end will have the last laugh.

Question 20

What does the expression "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" mean?

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Adapting to local customs and behavior when in a foreign or unfamiliar place.

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One's true home is where they feel most loved and comfortable.

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The person who succeeds or comes out on top in the end will have the last laugh.

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To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination.

Question 21

What does the expression "Curiosity killed the cat" mean?

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Being too curious can lead to trouble or danger.

Question 22

What does the expression "Curiosity killed the cat" mean?

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Being too curious can lead to trouble or danger.

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Being cautious or hesitant after a negative experience.

Question 23

What does the expression "Curiosity killed the cat" mean?

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Being too curious can lead to trouble or danger.

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Being cautious or hesitant after a negative experience.

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It's better to have a sure thing than to risk losing everything by trying to get more.

Question 24

What does the expression "Curiosity killed the cat" mean?

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Being too curious can lead to trouble or danger.

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Being cautious or hesitant after a negative experience.

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It's better to have a sure thing than to risk losing everything by trying to get more.

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Strong evidence or indications of something being true or valid.

Question 25

What does the expression "Foot in the door" mean?

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Dealing with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it in advance.

Question 26

What does the expression "Foot in the door" mean?

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Dealing with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it in advance.

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Don't risk everything on one opportunity or possibility.

Question 27

What does the expression "Foot in the door" mean?

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Dealing with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it in advance.

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Don't risk everything on one opportunity or possibility.

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Eating healthily will help keep you healthy.

Question 28

What does the expression "Foot in the door" mean?

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Establishing a small connection or relationship in order to gain access to a larger opportunity.

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Dealing with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it in advance.

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Don't risk everything on one opportunity or possibility.

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Eating healthily will help keep you healthy.

Question 29

What does the expression "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" mean?

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A good luck wish before a performance.

Question 30

What does the expression "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" mean?

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Children often resemble their parents in behavior or personality.

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A good luck wish before a performance.

Question 31

What does the expression "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" mean?

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Children often resemble their parents in behavior or personality.

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A good luck wish before a performance.

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Consistent effort and perseverance leads to success.

Question 32

What does the expression "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" mean?

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Children often resemble their parents in behavior or personality.

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A good luck wish before a performance.

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Consistent effort and perseverance leads to success.

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Staying optimistic and positive in the face of difficulty or adversity.

Question 33

What does the expression "Spare the rod and spoil the child" mean?

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Being very sick or ill.

Question 34

What does the expression "Spare the rod and spoil the child" mean?

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Discipline is necessary for proper upbringing and character development.

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Being very sick or ill.

Question 35

What does the expression "Spare the rod and spoil the child" mean?

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Discipline is necessary for proper upbringing and character development.

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Being very sick or ill.

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Family ties are stronger than any other relationship.

Question 36

What does the expression "Spare the rod and spoil the child" mean?

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Discipline is necessary for proper upbringing and character development.

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Being very sick or ill.

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Family ties are stronger than any other relationship.

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Learning from one's mistakes or experiences.

Question 37

What does the expression "Devil's advocate" mean?

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Arguing against someone's position in order to test its strength.

Question 38

What does the expression "Devil's advocate" mean?

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Arguing against someone's position in order to test its strength.

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Asking someone why they are not speaking or responding.

Question 39

What does the expression "Devil's advocate" mean?

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Arguing against someone's position in order to test its strength.

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Asking someone why they are not speaking or responding.

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Being very sick or ill.

Question 40

What does the expression "Devil's advocate" mean?

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Arguing against someone's position in order to test its strength.

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Asking someone why they are not speaking or responding.

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Being very sick or ill.

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Not knowing about something unpleasant can be more comfortable than knowing the truth.