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Word Partner Triples #3 Trivia Quiz

I'll give you three words that have a word in common with each of them that can go either before or after them. Add the missing words to come up with a common phrase. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Soozy_Woozy. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
Soozy_Woozy

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,295

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
245

Question 1 of 10

1. EXAMPLE: ___Half; ___Color; ___Silence ANSWER: Better + Off + Dead = Better off dead.

Clue: Solve a problem overnight? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used when one may be indecisive.

___Over; Try ___; Fake___.

Answer: (Three Words, 5, 2 and 2 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Clue: Don't forget me! Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used by friends.

Main___; Go___; Light___.

Answer: (Three Words, 4, 2 and 5 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Clue: Impromptu answer? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used in connection with an orator.

Take___; ___End; ___Links.

Answer: (Three Words, 3, 3 and 4 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Clue: Hungry and in a hurry? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used before meals.

Money___; ___Grade; ___Back.

Answer: (Three Words, 4, 1 and 4 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Clue: Go study! Join the three missing words to make a common phrase often used by school students.

King___; ___Beatles; Paperback___.

Answer: (Three Words, 3, 3 and 5 letters, pl)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Clue: An early starter does not a race winner make! Join the three missing words to make a common phrase that may be heard in sporting contests.

Long___; ___World; Hand___.

Answer: (Three Words, 4, 3 and 3 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Clue: Smarty pants! Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used to describe an egotistical person.

You___; Fake___; ___Over.

Answer: (Three Words, 4, 2 and 3 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Clue: Lost your package? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase which means you've been forgetful.

___It; Railway___; All___.

Answer: (Three Words, 4, 5 and 2 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Clue: An illegal punch? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used during a boxing match.

___Grade; ___Ebb; ___Off.

Answer: (Three Words, 1, 3 and 4 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Clue: Statement retraction? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used when someone has made a false prediction.

___Out; ___Highness; Harsh___(pl).

Answer: (Three Words, 3, 4 and 5 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. EXAMPLE: ___Half; ___Color; ___Silence ANSWER: Better + Off + Dead = Better off dead. Clue: Solve a problem overnight? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used when one may be indecisive. ___Over; Try ___; Fake___.

Answer: Sleep on it

2. Clue: Don't forget me! Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used by friends. Main___; Go___; Light___.

Answer: Stay in touch

3. Clue: Impromptu answer? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used in connection with an orator. Take___; ___End; ___Links.

Answer: Off the cuff

"Off the cuff" is a phrase used when someone speaks without prior preparation. It was a term originating in the 1930's for speakers who made last minute notes on the cuff of their shirt sleeve.

4. Clue: Hungry and in a hurry? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used before meals. Money___; ___Grade; ___Back.

Answer: Grab a bite

5. Clue: Go study! Join the three missing words to make a common phrase often used by school students. King___; ___Beatles; Paperback___.

Answer: Hit the books

6. Clue: An early starter does not a race winner make! Join the three missing words to make a common phrase that may be heard in sporting contests. Long___; ___World; Hand___.

Answer: Jump the gun

This phrase started in sporting contests such as running and swimming races, when an athlete would start racing before the starting gun had sounded. Officials are placing harsher penalties on athletes in that they are not allowed to finish the race if they make only one false start.

7. Clue: Smarty pants! Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used to describe an egotistical person. You___; Fake___; ___Over.

Answer: Know it all

8. Clue: Lost your package? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase which means you've been forgetful. ___It; Railway___; All___.

Answer: Lose track of

9. Clue: An illegal punch? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used during a boxing match. ___Grade; ___Ebb; ___Off.

Answer: A low blow

10. Clue: Statement retraction? Join the three missing words to make a common phrase used when someone has made a false prediction. ___Out; ___Highness; Harsh___(pl).

Answer: Eat your words

Source: Author Soozy_Woozy

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