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In Other Words VIII Trivia Quiz

Here are more sayings, clichés, and idioms put in other words. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bigjohnsludge

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
382,124

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
2202

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Movements enunciate at a higher volume than individual parts of speech. Hint

Do as I say and not as I do.

It's the thought that counts.

Actions speak louder than words.

Freedom of speech includes volume.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Every thoroughfare points toward of the capital of Italy. Hint

All roads lead to Rome.

Learn to walk before you run.

Walk softly and carry a big stick.

Veni, vidi, vici.

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Question 3 of 10

3. A human data processing cranial organ that loiters is a factory owned by Beelzebub. Hint

The devil made me do it.

To err is human.

An idle brain is the devil's workshop.

A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Yelping canines scarcely ever chomp. Hint

Lay with dogs and you'll wake with fleas.

It's a dog eat dog world.

A Dalmatian can't change its spots.

Barking dogs seldom bite.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Place pinpoints directly above the ninth letter of the alphabet along with placing an intersecting line through the upper staff of the twentieth letter of the alphabet. Hint

Follow the letter of the law.

Read it from cover to cover.

Leave well enough alone.

Dot your i's and cross your t's.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Buffoons speedily intrude where cherubim are afraid to stride. Hint

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

An angel in your corner.

A fool and his money are soon parted.

You're an angel in disguise.

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Question 7 of 10

7. When removed from vision, it is removed from the thought producing cranial organ. Hint

Neither here nor there.

Out of sight, out of mind.

If it isn't broke, don't fix it.

You can't take the bark out of the dog.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Semi-large rodents of the scientific family Muridae abdicate a sea-going vessel that plummets beneath the water's surface. Hint

When the cat's away the mice will play.

Rats desert a sinking ship.

I smell a rat.

A cat in gloves catches no mice.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Simultaneously ignite the cylindrical wicked paraffin lighting implement at the top and at the bottom. Hint

Come on baby, light my fire.

Like a candle in the wind.

Burn the candle at both ends.

Burning the midnight oil.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ornithoids that are of the same plumage congregate among themselves. Hint

A bird in the hand.

A feather in your cap.

Fly like an eagle.

Birds of a feather flock together.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Movements enunciate at a higher volume than individual parts of speech.

Answer: Actions speak louder than words.

"Actions speak louder than words" means that you can do all the talking in the world about how you're going to do something or fix something, but it's not going to get done if you don't move or take action.

2. Every thoroughfare points toward of the capital of Italy.

Answer: All roads lead to Rome.

Although the Romans are credited with being the first civilization to construct roads, the real meaning of "All roads lead to Rome" is that many different methods of doing things will or can produce the same results.

3. A human data processing cranial organ that loiters is a factory owned by Beelzebub.

Answer: An idle brain is the devil's workshop.

"An idle brain is the Devil's workshop" means that your mind has more time to think about wrong or evil things when you have no positive or constructive things to occupy your mind.

4. Yelping canines scarcely ever chomp.

Answer: Barking dogs seldom bite.

"Barking dogs seldom bite" means that the loudest and most vocal antagonists will rarely carry out their threats. It is usually the quiet ones that you have to watch out for.

5. Place pinpoints directly above the ninth letter of the alphabet along with placing an intersecting line through the upper staff of the twentieth letter of the alphabet.

Answer: Dot your i's and cross your t's.

"Dot your i's and cross your t's" means that when you are finished with a project, double-check your work to make sure you have everything correct and didn't leave anything out.

6. Buffoons speedily intrude where cherubim are afraid to stride.

Answer: Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" means that a foolish person is more likely to jump into a dangerous situation because of their ignorance, whereas a more intelligent and/or cautious person would be more careful.

7. When removed from vision, it is removed from the thought producing cranial organ.

Answer: Out of sight, out of mind.

"Out of sight, out of mind" means that if something you are looking at bothers you, or if a problem is staring you in the face, remove the problem from your direct vision and it will have seemed to disappear. At least from your perspective. Or it can mean to hand your problem to someone else to take care of.

8. Semi-large rodents of the scientific family Muridae abdicate a sea-going vessel that plummets beneath the water's surface.

Answer: Rats desert a sinking ship.

The saying "Rats desert a sinking ship" refers to self-minded people who leave or run away from a bad situation rather than stick around to help out.

9. Simultaneously ignite the cylindrical wicked paraffin lighting implement at the top and at the bottom.

Answer: Burn the candle at both ends.

"Burn the candle at both ends" means to work long hours or to have such a hectic lifestyle that you constantly run out of energy and may burn yourself out twice as fast as a person with a normal lifestyle.

10. Ornithoids that are of the same plumage congregate among themselves.

Answer: Birds of a feather flock together.

"Birds of a feather flock together" means that people who share the same interests, hobbies, lifestyles, etc. tend to associate with each other.

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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