Animals have their peculiar traits. No wonder many phrases in the English language are derived from them – even our headline.
This is an online quiz for children. Click on the answer you think is correct to find out. Scroll down to start the quiz for kids: Ferret this Out!
The old man's youngest son was the 'black sheep' of the family. What does the phrase 'black sheep' mean?
I don't want to see these 'crocodile tears!'. What does the term 'crocodile tears' mean?
Aman is an 'eager beaver'. What does the term 'eager beaver' mean?
Siddharth has decided to 'pigeonhole' his old textbooks. What does the term 'pigeonhole' refer to?
How often has someone told you to 'hold your horses' and open the gifts only after the guests have left! What does the term 'hold your horses' mean?
On days that Aditi did not feel like attending school, she would 'play possum'. What does the phrase 'play possum' mean?
The two detectives 'smelt a rat' as soon as they entered the subway. What does the term 'smell a rat' mean?
The little boy 'squirrelled away' his pocket money, bit by bit. What does the term 'squirrel away' mean?
He saw the ball aimed at him and 'ducked'. What does 'duck' mean?
The police officer told the constables to 'ferret out' any clues regarding the identity of the thief. What does it mean?
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