1. To "spill the beans" means to:
Idioms and Phrases

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Keep a secret
Share confidential information
Tidy up
Cook a meal
Answer explanation
To "spill the beans" means to share confidential information, often revealing a secret unintentionally. This idiom emphasizes the act of disclosing something that was meant to be kept private.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
2. "Bite the bullet" means to:
Eat something hard
Face a difficult situation with courage
Criticize someone harshly
Avoid confrontation
Answer explanation
The phrase "bite the bullet" means to face a difficult situation with courage. It originates from the practice of enduring pain or hardship bravely, making this the correct choice.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
3. If someone is "barking up the wrong tree," they are:
Looking for a lost pet
Making an incorrect assumption
Climbing a tree
Calling for help
Answer explanation
The phrase 'barking up the wrong tree' means to make an incorrect assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Making an incorrect assumption'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
4. "Jumping on the bandwagon" means:
Starting a new musical group
Joining a popular trend or activity
Repairing a broken vehicle
Protesting against social norms
Answer explanation
"Jumping on the bandwagon" refers to joining a popular trend or activity, indicating that people often adopt behaviors or ideas simply because they are widely accepted or fashionable.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
5. To be "all ears" means to be:
Listening attentively
Having large ears
Ignoring someone
Singing loudly
Answer explanation
The phrase "all ears" means to be fully attentive and focused on listening. Therefore, the correct answer is "Listening attentively," as it captures the essence of being eager to hear what someone has to say.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
6. "Let the cat out of the bag" means to:
Release a feline from a sack
Share a secret unintentionally
Hide something valuable
Purchase a pet
Answer explanation
The phrase "let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal a secret, often unintentionally. Therefore, the correct answer is to share a secret unintentionally.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
7. If someone "has a chip on their shoulder," they are:
Carrying snacks
Feeling angry or resentful
Injured
Being generous
Answer explanation
The phrase 'has a chip on their shoulder' means someone is feeling angry or resentful, often due to a perceived injustice. This idiom reflects a defensive attitude, making 'Feeling angry or resentful' the correct choice.
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