Food Sayings and Idioms QUIZ
What does the idiom "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" mean?
A. Apples grow close to the ground
B. Children behave like their parents
C. Family members should stay close together
D. Good fruit comes from healthy trees
The phrase "a piece of cake" refers to something that is:
A. Sweet and delicious
B. Messy and complicated
C. Very easy
D. Celebratory
If someone is described as "the salt of the earth," they are considered:
A. Very good and honest
B. Bitter and unpleasant
C. Basic and ordinary
D. Seasoned and experienced
What does it mean when someone is "in a pickle"?
A. They're feeling sour
B. They're preserved for later
C. They're in trouble
D. They're being difficult
If someone "spills the beans," what are they doing?
A. Making a mess
B. Cooking carelessly
C. Revealing a secret
D. Wasting food
What does the idiom "a hard nut to crack" describe?
A. A stubborn person
B. A difficult problem or person
C. A tough food item
D. An impossible situation
If something is described as "a lemon," it means:
A. It's sour and unpleasant
B. It's yellow and bright
C. It's fresh and new
D. It doesn't work well
The saying "too many cooks spoil the broth" suggests that:
A. Cooking requires precise measurements
B. Too many people involved can ruin something
C. Restaurants need multiple chefs
D. Sharing recipes leads to poor results
When someone "wants to have their cake and eat it too," they are:
A. Being greedy at a party
B. Celebrating two occasions at once
C. Wanting two good things that can't happen simultaneously
D. Trying to save money on desserts
If you're told to "take it with a grain of salt," you should:
A. Add seasoning to improve flavor
B. Don't believe it completely
C. Consider it carefully before responding
D. Accept it gratefully