Ever catch yourself tossing out phrases like “barking up the wrong tree” in casual convo, only to get a blank stare? My best friend does this all the time—she’s like a walking idiom dictionary, spitting out sayings that leave me Googling in secret. It got me thinking: how many of these “everyday” phrases do people actually know? I mean, I’ve definitely flubbed a few (no, it’s not “spill the tea”... or is it?). So, here’s your chance to prove you’re a word ninja! We’ll give you a definition, then a phrase with some words missing—your job is to fill in the blanks. Nail more than 15, and you’re in the top 5% of vocab champs. Ready to show off your phrase game? Let’s dive in and see if you can steal the show!
Phrase Rookie
Ever catch yourself tossing out phrases like “barking up the wrong tree” in casual convo, only to get a blank stare? My best friend does this all the time—she’s like a walking idiom dictionary, spitting out sayings that leave me Googling in secret. It got me thinking: how many of these “everyday” phrases do people actually know? I mean, I’ve definitely flubbed a few (no, it’s not “spill the tea”... or is it?). So, here’s your chance to prove you’re a word ninja! We’ll give you a definition, then a phrase with some words missing—your job is to fill in the blanks. Nail more than 15, and you’re in the top 5% of vocab champs. Ready to show off your phrase game? Let’s dive in and see if you can steal the show!
