History Behind Famous Idioms Quiz

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History Behind Famous Idioms: a General level Proverbs & Idioms quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
The phrase 'bite the bullet' originated from what?
A A hunting ritual
B A duel
C Surgery without anesthesia
D Soldier training
Question 2
What is the origin of 'break the ice'?
A Fishing in winter
B Ships trapped in frozen rivers
C Ice skating
D Social gatherings
Question 3
The idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' refers to what?
A Fraudulent market sellers
B A royal decree
C A cat escape
D A sailor tradition
Question 4
What does 'saved by the bell' likely refer to?
A Boxing matches
B Premature burial
C School bells
D Church bells
Question 5
The phrase 'read the riot act' comes from?
A The French Revolution
B American protest
C British law
D A Shakespeare play

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