American Slang

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8 questions
English
1 month ago
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Test your knowledge of American slang words and phrases with this fun and challenging quiz!
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What does 'break a leg' mean?

Wish good luck

Break a bone

Hurt someone

Run fast

67% got this right

Originated in the theater as a way to wish performers good luck without jinxing them
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What does 'couch potato' refer to?

A lazy person

A type of vegetable

A comfortable sofa

A potato dish

73% got this right

The term was popularized in the 1980s with the rise of TV-watching culture
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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

Reveal a secret

Drop food

Make a mess

Cook beans

64% got this right

The phrase likely comes from ancient Greece, where beans were used in voting
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What does 'bail' mean in slang?

Leave abruptly

Pay money

Go to jail

Jump off

44% got this right

The slang term 'bail' is derived from the legal term for paying a bond to secure someone's release from jail
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What does 'hit the hay' mean?

Go to bed

Punch straw

Do farm work

Exercise

51% got this right

The phrase originated when mattresses were often filled with hay or straw
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What does 'knock on wood' mean?

Avoid bad luck

Hit a tree

Play drums

Build something

70% got this right

The phrase comes from the belief that knocking on wood would ward off evil spirits
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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

Easy task

Dessert

Small portion

Birthday party

Easy  86% got this right

The phrase likely comes from the idea that eating cake is an enjoyable and easy activity
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What does 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

Heavy rainfall

Animal fight

Loud noises

Pet parade

Easy  84% got this right

The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it has been in use since the 17th century