Learn English With Steve- Peppy 22(Tongue Idioms)

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    When somebody in an authoritative role like a teacher says,

    When somebody in an authoritative role like a teacher says, "bite your tongue" , he/she means.....

    • You had better stop saying that
    • You need to work on your pronuncitation
    • You need to work on your tongue idioms
    • You need to speak more slowly
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This is a tongue idiom quiz based on the video 'Tongue Idioms' by online English teascher Steve Ford

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  • 2. 
    Tongue twister means.............. - ProProfs

    Tongue twister means..............

    • A phrase which is difficult to understand

    • A phrase which is difficult to write

    • A phrase which is difficult to remember

    • A phrase which is difficult to pronounce

    Correct Answer
    A. A phrase which is difficult to pronounce
  • 3. 
    What's the matter? Cat got your tongue ?This means.............. - ProProfs

    What's the matter? Cat got your tongue ?This means..............

    • Why are you so quiet ?

    • Why are you so nervous ?

    • Why are you so angry ?

    • Why are you so hungry ?

    Correct Answer
    A. Why are you so quiet ?
    Explanation
    The phrase "Cat got your tongue?" is a rhetorical question used to ask someone why they are being quiet or not speaking. It implies that the person is unusually silent or hesitant to speak up. Therefore, the correct answer is "why are you so quiet?"

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  • 4. 
    A French kiss means............. - ProProfs

    A French kiss means.............

    • Kissing in France

    • Kissing a French person

    • Kissing with the lips and tongue

    • Kissing on the first date

    Correct Answer
    A. Kissing with the lips and tongue
    Explanation
    A French kiss refers to a passionate and intimate form of kissing that involves the use of the lips and tongue. It is characterized by the deep and prolonged exchange of saliva between two individuals. This type of kiss is often considered more intense and intimate compared to a regular kiss, as it involves a higher level of physical and emotional connection between the participants.

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  • 5. 

    My father gave me a ' tongue lashing ' means.............

    • He spoke with me angrily.

    • He gave me many compliments.

    • He lied to me.

    • He gave me a gift.

    Correct Answer
    A. He spoke with me angrily.
    Explanation
    The phrase "tongue lashing" is commonly used to describe a situation where someone speaks to another person in a harsh, critical, or angry manner. Therefore, the correct answer is "he spoke with me angrily."

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  • 6. 
    I can almost remember that word ! It's .......... - ProProfs

    I can almost remember that word ! It's ..........

    • On the top of my palette

    • On the tip of my lip

    • On top of my head

    • On the tip of my tongue

    Correct Answer
    A. On the tip of my tongue
  • 7. 

    Drinking a glass of wine can 'loosen your tongue' ! This means that the alcohol makes you...

    • Say things more quickly

    • Say things without thinking

    • Say things with more difficulty

    • Say words which you don't remember

    Correct Answer
    A. Say things without thinking
    Explanation
    When someone says that drinking a glass of wine can "loosen your tongue," it means that alcohol can impair your judgment and inhibit your ability to think before speaking. This can result in saying things without thinking, as mentioned in the correct answer. Alcohol can lower inhibitions and increase impulsiveness, leading to a lack of filter in verbal communication.

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  • 8. 
    When you can't think of what to say, we say that you are........ - ProProfs

    When you can't think of what to say, we say that you are........

    • On the tip of your tongue

    • Tongue-tied

    • Tongue in cheek

    • Forked tongue

    Correct Answer
    A. Tongue-tied
  • 9. 
    Tongue-in-cheek humor is ........... - ProProfs

    Tongue-in-cheek humor is ...........

    • A kind of ironic humor

    • A kind of morbid humor

    • A kind of slapstick humor

    • A kind of silent humor

    Correct Answer
    A. A kind of ironic humor
  • 10. 
    To have a forked tongue means.......... - ProProfs

    To have a forked tongue means..........

    • To say four things at the same time

    • To say two things which are contradictory

    • To say things which are bad

    • To say things which are sad

    Correct Answer
    A. To say two things which are contradictory

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