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About Body Idioms
Give your memory a workout with Body Idioms: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Test your knowledge of common English idioms involving body parts — from cold feet to breaking a leg! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What does the idiom 'cold feet' mean?
Answer: Losing one's nerve or becoming afraid
2. If someone tells an actor to 'break a leg,' what are they wishing them?
Answer: Good luck
3. What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
Answer: To be extremely expensive
4. If you 'turn a blind eye' to something, what are you doing?
Answer: Deliberately ignoring it
5. What does it mean to 'keep your chin up'?
Answer: Remain cheerful in difficult times
Frequently asked questions
How long does Body Idioms take?
Most players finish Body Idioms in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Body Idioms?
If you enjoyed this word games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Body Idioms?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Body Idioms fits comfortably in one sitting.
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