History Behind the Idioms Quiz

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History Behind the Idioms: a General level Proverbs & Idioms quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
The idiom 'show your true colors' originates from:
A Art classes
B Naval warfare
C Gardening
D Politics
Question 2
To 'bite the bullet' is historically linked to:
A Dining etiquette
B Army training
C Gold mining
D Surgery without anesthesia
Question 3
The phrase 'saved by the bell' historically refers to:
A Burial coffins with bells
B Boxing matches
C Church services
D School recess
Question 4
To 'go the whole nine yards' is often linked to:
A Tailoring
B Football length
C WWII ammunition belts
D Construction
Question 5
The phrase 'read the riot act' comes from:
A School rules
B British law
C A theater play
D Sports refereeing

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