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Fascinating Origins of Common Sayings: a Proverbs & Idioms quiz with 15 questions. Test your knowledge!

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Question 1

Which idiom originated from horse racing?

A Cat got your tongue

B Win by a nose

C Piece of cake

D Cold shoulder

Question 2

'Cold shoulder' originally referred to serving what?

A Cold water

B Cold soup

C Cold meat

D Cold bread

Question 3

What does 'raining cats and dogs' likely refer to?

A Animal migration

B Old drainage systems

C A storm in 1700

D A pet shop

Question 4

Which idiom is based on ancient seafaring navigation?

A Break the ice

B Hit the deck

C Clear the air

D Show your true colors

Question 5

'Break the ice' refers to ships breaking what?

A Ice on the hull

B Ice on the deck

C Frozen supply channels

D Ice in the harbor

📋 This quiz has 15 questions in total.