English Idioms Quiz | Can You Score 50/50?

[@MrMousley]

I got all 50 The interesting thing is how some of these idioms came to be. ''Show a leg'' for ''Wake up'' (for example) comes from the old days when, on a ship, the men had to get up to work but the ladies could stay in bed, so ''showing a leg'' literally told the person waking people up what sex you were.

[@thelighthouse13]

@MrMousley Wow, congratulations on scoring 50/50! That's impressive! Thank you for sharing the interesting origin of the idiom "show a leg." It's fascinating how language evolves and how historical contexts influence idioms. Indeed, many idioms have intriguing backstories that give us a glimpse into past customs and practices. If you have more idioms with unique origins to share, I'd love to hear them! It adds so much depth to our understanding of these phrases. Thanks again for your input and for participating in the challenge!

[@marthamargaretemaclean593]

@@thelighthouse13 never heard of show a leg. Rolling in dough is NOT used here- rolling in money is.

[@thykesawang5734]

I don`t Know How Many Mistakes I have had! But The most Important I learned something. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@thelighthouse13]

@thykesawang5734 Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I'm glad to hear that you found the quiz helpful and learned something new. That's the most important thing! Your participation is greatly appreciated, and I'm always happy to see that the content is making a difference. Keep up the great work!

[@DominicApodaca-w7x]

very useful, I like the examples but I think I need more time to read them

[@thelighthouse13]

@DominicApodaca-w7x Thank you so much for watching and for your valuable feedback! I'm glad to hear that you found the examples useful. I apologize for the pacing, and I understand that having more time to read would be helpful. This is something I've addressed in future videos to make sure you have enough time to absorb each example. Thanks again for your support!

[@michaelanderson5301]

47 this time. I answered golden handshake correctly, but in US it is often referred to as golden parachute. This is usually for a CEO who was forced to resign though. I correctly answered feeling yellow as nervous, but I usually associate yellow as cowardly. One of the three I missed was blowing off steam. If I think about it, I can see relaxing would work, but I answered exercise. I picture blowing off steam as being really angry or stressed and doing something strenuous like lifting weights, punching the bag. or chopping wood to actually blow off steam. Sitting on a lawn chair on a white sandy beach would literally be relaxing or recharging your batteries, rather than an example of catharsis, i.e. blowing off steam.

[@thelighthouse13]

@michaelanderson5301 Thank you for sharing your insights! I appreciate your detailed explanation of the idioms and how you associate them. It’s interesting to see the different interpretations people can have. I’m glad you enjoyed the challenge, and I hope to see you in future videos!

[@cesarabrazado5317]

...have 9 mistakes...love this!!

[@thelighthouse13]

@cesarabrazado5317 Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the quiz despite the challenges. Making a few mistakes is part of the learning process, and it’s wonderful that you’re engaging with the content. Keep up the great work, and I’m sure you’ll get an even higher score next time!

[@ewanmipaslein4890]

30/50

[@thelighthouse13]

@ewanmipaslein4890 Scoring 30/50 is a fantastic effort, especially with idioms, which can sometimes be tricky. I really appreciate your participation and hope you enjoyed the challenge. Keep up the great work, and I’m sure you'll keep improving! Thank you so much for taking the quiz.

[@reynaldofernandez6364]

Git 8 mistajes, still happy and blessed, i still have retained a good portion at 64

[@thelighthouse13]

@reynaldofernandez6364 Thank you for your comment! It's fantastic to see that you're happy with your score and feel positive about your progress. It's clear you're putting in the effort to improve. Keep up the great work-you're well on your way to mastering these idioms!

[@Jeffcarmichael-u5t]

50 out of 50

[@thelighthouse13]

@Jeffcarmichael-u5t That's an outstanding achievement! Scoring a perfect 50/50 is no small feat, and it shows your deep understanding of English idioms. I'm glad the quiz resonated with you, and I've made some updates in the next video to improve the experience even more. Keep up the great work!

[@alexanderizhaki1560]

I got 40/50 right , intelligent guessing constituted a lion share/

[@thelighthouse13]

@alexanderizhaki1560 Thank you so much for taking the challenge and sharing your score! It’s impressive to see that intelligent guessing played a key role in your success. I'm glad you enjoyed the quiz, and your participation means a lot. Keep up the great work!

[@hkdp1138]

Damn, I thought I'd be good but I missed 7. I had no idea what "Show a leg" meant. Thanks for the explanation 🙂

[@thelighthouse13]

@hkdp1138 Thank you so much for taking part in the challenge! Missing just 7 is still a great effort, and I'm glad the explanation for "Show a leg" was helpful. Keep up the good work, and I appreciate your continued support!

[@ramadevilingaraju5375]

44 I think ot sure

[@thelighthouse13]

@ramadevilingaraju5375 Thank you for participating and for sharing your score! Scoring 44 is an impressive achievement. We're glad to have you as part of our learning community, and I hope you'll continue to enjoy and challenge yourself with future quizzes!

[@mariannegibbons624]

That was pretty easy. 47 out of 50.

[@thelighthouse13]

@mariannegibbons624 Well done! Scoring 47/50 is impressive, even if you found it easy! Thanks for taking the challenge, and stay tuned for more quizzes to keep you sharp!

[@maciekszymanski8340]

I was wrong only on few. Most of it I knew, on some I just played by the ear and I guessed correctly. 44/50

[@thelighthouse13]

@maciekszymanski8340 Great job! It sounds like you really know your idioms! Scoring 44/50 is impressive, especially since you trusted your instincts on some of them. Keep up the awesome work!

[@nilofershariat2803]

Good job❤

[@thelighthouse13]

@nilofershariat2803 Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you had fun with the challenge too!

[@Jvitta1518]

48 out of 50

[@thelighthouse13]

@Jvitta1518 Thank you for participating and scoring an impressive 48/50! That's an outstanding result. Welcome to the channel! I'm glad you enjoyed the quiz, and I hope you'll find even more useful content here to further sharpen your skills. Keep up the great work!

[@nadinaforsman6160]

I got 47 out of 50

[@thelighthouse13]

Great job that's amazing score! Thanks for participating and playing along.

[@shyamalganguly3598]

41/50❤❤

[@thelighthouse13]

Fantastic score indeed! Thanks a lot for participating in the quiz.

[@beatricesavasta6710]

46/50

[@thelighthouse13]

Wow that's an awesome score! Keep up the great work. Thanks for playing along and see you in the next Quiz.

[@barbaraannwhitson]

I did 48 out of 50

[@thelighthouse13]

@barbaraannwhitson Wow, 48/50 is an amazing score! You really know your idioms! Thanks for taking on the challenge-keep up the great work!

[@AmericanGod1]

48 out of 50.

[@thelighthouse13]

@AmericanGod1 That's an impressive score! Well done! Thanks for participating and sharing your results!

[@carmenmorell6075]

45/50

[@thelighthouse13]

Wow that's a fantastic score indeed! Keep up the great work. Thanks for participating in the challenge.

[@varghesekuttyjohn8394]

47/50

[@thelighthouse13]

@varghesekuttyjohn8394 Wow, 47/50 is an impressive score! You're so close to perfection-keep it up! Thanks for taking on the challenge!

[@kellyfitz8821]

48 out 50.

[@thelighthouse13]

@kellyfitz8821 48 out of 50 is amazing! You're so close to perfection-just two more to go. Keep it up, and thanks for taking on the challenge!

[@ewanmipaslein4890]

22/50

[@thelighthouse13]

Great effort! Keep practicing. Thanks for taking the challenge, and I hope you enjoyed it!

[@karenaxelby6496]

49

[@thelighthouse13]

Wow that's awesome, great job! Keep up the amazing work. Thanks for playing along and see you in the next challenge.

[@dinajohnson8281]

49 on50

[@thelighthouse13]

Wow that's a fantastic score indeed! ! Thanks for participating in the challenge.

[@RaffatAhmed-c3q]

I got 46 out of 50 right

[@thelighthouse13]

@user-xs2cj8ku1t 46 out of 50? That's amazing! You were so close to a perfect score! Keep up the great work, and thank you for taking on the challenge!

[@JanetAlashti]

missed five

[@thelighthouse13]

@JanetAlashti Thank you so much for participating in the quiz! Missing only five is still a great effort. I really appreciate your engagement and hope you enjoyed the challenge. Keep up the fantastic work, and I look forward to seeing you ace the next one!

[@olivehigginson5068]

The meaning of letting off steam is to get angry, not to relax.

[@thelighthouse13]

@olivehigginson5068 Thank you so much for participating and for sharing your feedback! 'Letting off steam' is indeed often used when someone needs to release frustration or anger, but it's also understood as a way to relax after doing so. Your insight adds valuable depth to the discussion, and I appreciate your keen observation. I'm glad you're engaging with the content!

[@Marysharp6366]

Need harder questions

[@thelighthouse13]

@marysharp6366 Thanks for the feedback! Glad you found it easy! I'll definitely consider adding more challenging questions in future quizzes to keep things interesting. Stay tuned for tougher tests!

[@АлександраШкурина-л4я]

Hello to everyone! Does the word "seldomly" exist? As far as I know, only "seldom" (an adverb) is used in the English language.

[@thelighthouse13]

@АлександраШкурина-л4я Hello and a warm welcome to the channel! I'm so glad you joined the conversation. You're absolutely right in pointing out that "seldom" is the more widely accepted form, and it is indeed an adverb. While "seldomly" does occasionally appear in usage, it is considered non-standard and is much less common. Stick with "seldom" for correct and formal use. Thanks for raising such an insightful question, and I hope you enjoy exploring more content here!

[@TheAnarchitek]

"Bite the dust" doesn't mean to fail, as much as to die, to lose, to fail in a spectacular fashion. It's an old cowboy term, used in rodeo, for a rider losing his seat on a bucking bronc or bull. Biting the dust was to get bucked off, losing one's chances at the purse, ending one's participation. Dying, professionally, unable to come back, rather than "failing" in business. "Fail" is too loose.

[@thelighthouse13]

@TheAnarchitek Thank you so much for sharing this in-depth perspective on "bite the dust"! Your insights into the term’s historical roots in rodeo add a vivid layer to its meaning. While "fail" can indeed be a broad interpretation, your point about the phrase's associations with a final or dramatic end is well-taken. I truly appreciate the thoughtful background you’ve provided.

[@TheAnarchitek]

@@thelighthouse13 TY. I suggest Edwin Newman, who wrote a number of books on precise meanings and usage.

[@thelighthouse13]

@TheAnarchitek Thank you for the recommendation! Edwin Newman’s work on language precision is indeed insightful. I appreciate your suggestion and will look into his books for further exploration of meaning and usage.

[@LaFloridaHemingway]

Teaser answer: Rolling in the Dough means rich/wealthy. Tougher questions please.

[@thelighthouse13]

@LaFloridaHemingway Congrats on nailing that one! 🎯 It looks like you’re ready for the advanced level! I'll make sure to include some tougher idioms in the next challenge. Thanks for the feedback, and stay tuned for more brain teasers!

[@MyCaralex]

48, Not that tough

[@thelighthouse13]

@MyCaralex 48/50 is impressive! Looks like you're an idiom expert already. Thanks for taking on the challenge-next time, let's aim for that perfect score!

[@reneleroux4617]

45/50

[@thelighthouse13]

@reneleroux4617 Thank you for taking the challenge! Scoring 45/50 is impressive. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Keep up the great work.

[@suchitasuchita5769]

46/50

[@thelighthouse13]

That's a fantastic score indeed! Keep up the great work. Thanks for participating in the challenge and see you in the next quiz.

[@lilacfriesen8235]

47 out of 50

[@thelighthouse13]

@lilacfriesen8235 That's an impressive score! Well done! Thanks for taking the challenge and for your continued support!

[@laidyeh]

46/50

[@thelighthouse13]

@laidyeh Wow, 46/50 is an impressive score! Keep up the great work, and thanks for participating in the challenge!

[@ewanmipaslein4890]

37/50

[@thelighthouse13]

@ewanmipaslein4890 Thank you so much for taking the quiz and sharing your score! 37/50 is a fantastic result, and it shows a strong understanding of English idioms. Keep up the great work, and I hope you continue to enjoy learning and challenging yourself!

[@dNEj4q3ce]

47/50

[@thelighthouse13]

@dNEj4q3ce Thank you so much for taking the quiz and sharing your score! Scoring 47/50 is an excellent achievement, especially with idioms, which can be quite tricky. Your knowledge of English idioms is clearly impressive-well done! Keep up the great work, and I hope you continue to enjoy the challenges.