Last week, one of my students proudly said, “I’m feeling under the climate today.” 😅 What he really meant was “under the weather.” Idioms often confuse even good learners—they sound logical, but the real meaning is hidden. That’s why today’s quiz is all about tricky idioms.
Here’s a simple tip: never translate idioms word-for-word. Instead, think about the situation where they’re used.
For example:
“Break the ice” → not about ice! It means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
“Spill the beans” → no beans involved. It means to reveal a secret.
“Hit the sack” → no violence here. It means to go to sleep.
👉 Want to test yourself? Take today’s quiz on 5 idioms that even intermediate learners struggle with. Each one comes with answers so you can check instantly.
Remember: mastering idioms makes you sound more natural and confident in real conversations.
🏆 Weekly Challenge Quiz
Test your knowledge with 5 challenging questions this week. Think carefully — only the sharpest minds will make it to the top!
⏱️ Time needed: 3-5 minutes
📊 Questions: 5 MCQs
🎯 Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
🎖️ Top scorers will be announced in next week's newsletter
Think you can make the leaderboard? Join now!
“After practicing idioms this way, I finally understood my English-speaking colleagues without confusion!” .
👉 Reply and tell me: Which idiom has confused you the most?
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That's all for today! Catch you in the next newsletter. Until then, feel free to test your skills with some fun quizzes on my blog.
🏆 Weekly English Challenge
Every week, I’ll include a fun challenge — it might be about idioms, tricky grammar, or confusing words. The top performer will be announced in the next newsletter 🎉.
👉 Think you can win? Invite your friends and see who comes out on top!
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