Idioms and Proverbs Quiz

What does the idiom 'cut a sorry figure' mean?

• To solve a difficult problem

• To try as hard as possible to do something difficult.

• Create an unfavourable impression

• Very successful

What does the idiom 'cross swords' mean?

• To try as hard as possible to do something difficult.

• To solve a difficult problem

• To disagree or argue with someone about something

• Create an unfavourable impression

What does the idiom 'cry over spilt milk' mean?

• Very successful

• Create an unfavourable impression

• To regret in vain what cannot be undone or rectified

• To try as hard as possible to do something difficult.

What does the idiom 'come out in flying colours' mean?

• To try as hard as possible to do something difficult.

• To solve a difficult problem

• Create an unfavourable impression

• Very successful

What does the proverb 'Always put your best foot forward' mean?

• To try as hard as possible to do something difficult.

• Try as hard as you can or give your best

• Create an unfavourable impression

• Very successful

What does the proverb 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' mean?

• To try as hard as possible to do something difficult.

• Eating an apple a day will keep you healthy

• Very successful

• Create an unfavourable impression

What does the proverb 'An empty vessel makes much noise' mean?

• Foolish people often blabber

• To solve a difficult problem

• Create an unfavourable impression

• Very successful

What does the proverb 'An idle brain is the devil’s workshop' mean?

• Very successful

• Create an unfavourable impression

• If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief

• Foolish people often blabber

What does the proverb 'The grass is greener on the other side' mean?

• Very successful

• Foolish people often blabber

• If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief

• Things always look better in someone else's life

What does the proverb 'Among the blind the one-eyed man is king' mean?

• Things always look better in someone else's life

• If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief

• A person with limited ability can still be successful among those with even less ability

• Foolish people often blabber