Egg Idioms

Description: Test your knowledge of common idioms and phrases related to eggs.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: english idioms eggs figurative language
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which idiom means to be very surprised or shocked?

  1. Egg on your face

  2. Egg in your pocket

  3. Egg on your head

  4. Egg in your soup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"egg on your face\" means to be embarrassed or humiliated, typically as a result of a mistake or foolish action.

What does it mean to \"put all your eggs in one basket\"?

  1. To take a risk by focusing all your resources on a single venture

  2. To diversify your investments and spread your risk

  3. To save money by buying eggs in bulk

  4. To collect eggs from different chickens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"put all your eggs in one basket\" means to take a risk by concentrating all your resources or efforts on a single project or venture.

Which idiom refers to a situation where someone is being overly cautious or protective?

  1. Walking on eggshells

  2. Sitting on eggs

  3. Hatching eggs

  4. Laying eggs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"walking on eggshells\" means to be extremely cautious or careful in order to avoid upsetting or offending someone.

What does it mean to \"have an egg on your face\"?

  1. To be embarrassed or humiliated

  2. To be praised or admired

  3. To be lucky or fortunate

  4. To be wealthy or successful


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"have an egg on your face\" means to be embarrassed or humiliated, typically as a result of a mistake or foolish action.

Which idiom is used to describe a situation where someone is being very demanding or difficult to please?

  1. Egg-citing

  2. Egg-cellent

  3. Egg-stravagant

  4. Egg-sperimental


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The idiom \"egg-stravagant\" is used to describe a situation where someone is being very demanding or difficult to please.

What does it mean to \"teach someone how to suck eggs\"?

  1. To teach someone something very basic or elementary

  2. To teach someone something very advanced or complex

  3. To teach someone how to cook eggs

  4. To teach someone how to raise chickens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"teach someone how to suck eggs\" means to teach someone something very basic or elementary, something that they should already know how to do.

Which idiom refers to a situation where someone is being very indecisive or hesitant?

  1. Sitting on the fence

  2. Sitting on eggs

  3. Sitting on a cushion

  4. Sitting on a cloud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"sitting on the fence\" means to be indecisive or hesitant, typically because one is trying to avoid making a decision.

What does it mean to \"have a lot of eggs in one basket\"?

  1. To have a lot of money invested in a single venture

  2. To have a lot of eggs in your refrigerator

  3. To have a lot of chickens in your backyard

  4. To have a lot of omelets for breakfast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"have a lot of eggs in one basket\" means to have a lot of money invested in a single venture, which can be risky if the venture fails.

Which idiom refers to a situation where someone is being very careful or cautious?

  1. Walking on eggshells

  2. Walking on a tightrope

  3. Walking on clouds

  4. Walking on sunshine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"walking on eggshells\" means to be very careful or cautious, typically in order to avoid upsetting or offending someone.

What does it mean to \"break the egg\"?

  1. To start something new or different

  2. To end something or bring it to a conclusion

  3. To make a mistake or error

  4. To have a baby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"break the egg\" means to start something new or different, typically something that is challenging or risky.

Which idiom refers to a situation where someone is being very lucky or fortunate?

  1. Egg-cellent

  2. Egg-straordinary

  3. Egg-ceptional

  4. Egg-static


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"egg-cellent\" is used to describe a situation where someone is being very lucky or fortunate.

What does it mean to \"lay an egg\"?

  1. To make a mistake or error

  2. To have a baby

  3. To lose a game or competition

  4. To tell a joke that falls flat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"lay an egg\" means to make a mistake or error, typically a very noticeable or embarrassing one.

Which idiom refers to a situation where someone is being very productive or efficient?

  1. Laying golden eggs

  2. Laying silver eggs

  3. Laying bronze eggs

  4. Laying copper eggs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"laying golden eggs\" means to be very productive or efficient, typically in a way that generates a lot of money or other benefits.

What does it mean to \"have your cake and eat it too\"?

  1. To have the best of both worlds

  2. To have your cake and eat it too

  3. To have your pie and eat it too

  4. To have your pudding and eat it too


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The idiom \"have your cake and eat it too\" means to have the best of both worlds, to enjoy two desirable things at the same time.

Which idiom refers to a situation where someone is being very stubborn or unwilling to change their mind?

  1. Hard-boiled

  2. Soft-boiled

  3. Poached

  4. Scrambled


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The idiom \"hard-boiled\" is used to describe someone who is very stubborn or unwilling to change their mind.

- Hide questions