Spoonerisms Quiz
1 / 15Identify or correct funny spoonerisms where initial sounds of words get swapped
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The spoonerism 'a blushing crow' is a mix-up of which phrase?
About Spoonerisms Quiz
Identify or correct funny spoonerisms where initial sounds of words get swapped Spoonerisms Quiz packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. The spoonerism 'a blushing crow' is a mix-up of which phrase?
Answer: A crushing blow
2. What was the intended phrase when someone said 'you have hissed all my mystery lectures'?
Answer: You have missed all my history lectures
3. The spoonerism 'a well-boiled icicle' is a mix-up of what phrase?
Answer: A well-oiled bicycle
4. If someone says 'let me sew you to your sheet,' what did they actually mean?
Answer: Let me show you to your seat
5. What is the correct phrase for the spoonerism 'a lack of pies'?
Answer: A pack of lies
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