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Only the Brave Can Master These Spooky Sayings

Can you solve these eerie idioms?
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If you're as pumped for Halloween as we are, then we've got something frightfully fun lined up for you: our Halloween-themed idioms quiz! It's that time of year when the spooky takes center stage, and what better way to celebrate than with a quiz that will test your knowledge of bone-chilling expressions?

We all know Halloween is about the creepy costumes, haunted houses, and buckets of candy. But beyond the pumpkin-spiced everything and sugar highs, there's a world of language that captures the eerie essence of the season too! Words have the power to scare, entertain, and make us laugh—even when they come in the form of idioms. Are you ready to take on some of the most spine-tingling phrases out there?

We've collected some of the eeriest and most Halloween-appropriate idioms out there and turned them into a quiz you won't want to miss. Let's see if you're brave enough to get through this quiz without jumping out of your skin!

Where Did These Spooky Idioms Come From?

Some of these idioms have been around for centuries, and their origins are just as eerie as they sound. Take "skeleton in the closet," for example. This phrase dates back to Victorian times when people believed that families would hide away their deceased relatives' remains. Spooky, right?

Other idioms, like "kick the bucket," have less gruesome beginnings (though no less interesting!). Originally referring to animals kicking a beam while being slaughtered, this expression has stuck around as a light-hearted way to say someone's passed on.

Halloween idioms remind us of how language evolves and plays with our imagination. Some phrases come from folklore, others from history, and some are just old-fashioned spooky fun. No matter where they originated, they add a dash of mystery to our everyday conversations—and a perfect challenge for our quiz.

7 Spooky Idioms for Halloween

  1. Bump in the night: Something eerie and unexplained stirs in the darkness, sending shivers down your spine.
  2. Whistling past the graveyard: Bravely pretending nothing frightens you, though fear lingers just beneath the surface.
  3. Skeletons in the closet: Hidden secrets that, when revealed, could haunt you or others.
  4. The witching hour: The time of night when supernatural forces are believed to be at their strongest.
  5. Devil's advocate: Playing the role of the antagonist or someone stirring up trouble for the sake of mischief.
  6. A ghost of a chance: The slimmest possibility of something happening, almost as fleeting as a ghost’s presence.
  7. Knock on wood: A superstitious way to ward off bad luck after mentioning something frightening or unlikely.

How to Take the Halloween Idioms Quiz

Ready to show off your spooky idiom skills? Here's how to get started:

  1. Click "Start quiz" and get ready for a Halloween-themed experience.
  2. Each question will revolve around a spooky idiom. You may be asked to fill in the blank, or guess its meaning from a set of options.
  3. After each answer, you'll get an explanation to help you learn more about the idiom's meaning and origins.
  4. Once you're done, check your score and climb our leaderboard. The top players get bragging rights of being trivia masters!

It's a fun, educational, and spooky way to get into the Halloween spirit! Plus, if you're competitive, this is your chance to make a mark on our leaderboard.

Can you solve these Halloween idioms?

Even if you've never thought about idioms before, this quiz will entertain you with a combination of fun wordplay, Halloween thrills, and interesting tidbits about language. It's a quick way to have some seasonal fun, learn something new, and maybe even impress your friends with your knowledge of spooky sayings.

So, what are you waiting for? This quiz is all about celebrating the creepy, the quirky, and the downright strange parts of language that make Halloween so much fun. Whether you're a language buff or just here for a good time, this idioms quiz is perfect for anyone who loves to mix their chills with a little bit of wordplay. Can you master these spine-tingling expressions? There's only one way to find out—start the quiz now!

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Halloween Idioms Quiz Questions

A ___ in the closet refers to a hidden or shameful secret

Halloween Idioms Quiz Closet full of sweaters
  • Skeleton

  • Demon

  • Vampire

  • Witch

"Over my dead body" means:

Halloween Idioms Quiz Crime scene murder
  • Absolutely not; something will never happen

  • A final wish

  • A funeral request

  • Over someone's grave

Working the ___ shift means working late at night

Halloween Idioms Quiz Working at night owl
  • Night owl

  • Witching

  • Haunting

  • Graveyard

Someone who is drop-dead ___ is extremely attractive

Halloween Idioms Quiz Woman Beautiful Eyes good-looking
  • Gorgeous

  • Beautiful

  • Terrifying

  • Scary

A ___ ringer refers to an exact duplicate or look-alike

Halloween Idioms Quiz The Shining Twins
  • Grim

  • Ghost

  • Spooky

  • Dead

To feel horror or terror is to have your blood run ___

Halloween Idioms Quiz scared person darkness
  • Cold

  • Warm

"In cold blood" refers to:

Halloween Idioms Quiz Crime murder
  • Being kind

  • Feeling cold

  • Doing something in a calculated, ruthless way

  • A sudden action

What does "nightmare scenario" mean?

Halloween Idioms Quiz nightmare
  • A sleep problem

  • A very bad or terrifying situation

  • A ghost story

  • A bad dream

A ___ town is a deserted or abandoned place

Halloween Idioms Quiz Deserted town
  • Ghost

  • Night

  • Scary

  • Skeleton

"Stab in the back" means:

Halloween Idioms Quiz Knife backstabbing attack
  • To hurt someone physically

  • To betray someone

  • To perform a trick

  • To defend yourself

To ___ one's guts means to reveal personal or sensitive information

Halloween Idioms Quiz Confession consoling
  • Bury

  • Hide

  • Spill

  • Swallow

To ___ the bucket is a humorous way to refer to dying.

Halloween Idioms Quiz Chum Bucket
  • Drop

  • Throw

  • Kick

  • Bury

"Devil's advocate" is someone who:

Halloween Idioms Quiz Devil
  • Argues a point for the sake of debate

  • Is a lawyer

  • Supports the devil

  • Plays a trick on someone

"Dig up dirt" means:

Halloween Idioms Quiz digging in the dirt
  • To play in the mud

  • To clean the garden

  • To discover and reveal secret or scandalous information

  • To investigate a crime

"Come back from the dead" refers to:

Halloween Idioms Quiz Grave
  • Turning into a zombie

  • Celebrating Halloween

  • Becoming successful or popular again

  • Summoning ghosts

If you jump out of your ___, you're suddenly startled or scared.

Halloween Idioms Quiz Shock
  • Mind

  • Grave

  • Bone

  • Skin

To bury the ___ means to make peace or resolve a conflict.

Halloween Idioms Quiz Handshake Negotiation
  • Skeleton

  • Hatchet

  • Bone

  • Ghost

If you're extremely scared, you might be scared ___

Halloween Idioms Quiz Scared frightened afraid fear
  • Shaking

  • Cold

  • Dead

  • Stiff

"Dig one's own grave" means:

Halloween Idioms Quiz Disneyland Tombstones Graveyard Cemetery
  • To work hard

  • To prepare for someone's death

  • To do something that causes one's own downfall

  • To actually dig a grave

A witch hunt is:

Halloween Idioms Quiz Witch
  • Muggle hunt conducted in the wizarding world

  • A Halloween game

  • A campaign to find and punish people for holding unpopular views

  • A search for lost things

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