Russian Idioms for Beginners Quiz

Question 1

What does 'битый час' mean literally?

A A beaten hour

B A silent alarm

C A lost minute

D A broken clock

Question 2

Which idiom means 'to hang noodles on ears' (deceive someone)?

A Брать быка за рога

B Вешать лапшу на уши

C Делать из мухи слона

D Сидеть сложа руки

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'делать из мухи слона'?

A To make a mountain out of a molehill

B To travel long distances

C To work very hard

D To eat a hearty meal

Question 4

If someone is 'сидеть сложа руки', what are they doing?

A Painting a picture

B Sitting idle

C Writing a letter

D Working intensely

Question 5

What does 'в здоровом теле здоровый дух' mean?

A A healthy mind in a healthy body

B Eat well to sleep well

C Nature is a beautiful place

D Hard work leads to success

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