10 Dog Idioms and Phrases Trivia Questions and Answers

10 Dog Idioms and Phrases Trivia Questions and Answers

10 Dog Idioms and Phrases Trivia Questions and Answers 

I don't know how dogs ended up being the subject of such silly things like "dog tired" or any of the other idioms we use today. See if you can answer these dog idioms and phrases trivia questions about our canine companions. 

10 Dog Idioms and Phrases Trivia Questions 

  1. Question: What does the idiom "It's a dog-eat-dog world" mean?

  2. Question: What is the meaning of the phrase "Let sleeping dogs lie"?

  3. Question: If someone is said to be "in the doghouse," what does that imply?

  4. Question: What does the phrase "The tail wagging the dog" signify?

  5. Question: In the idiom "Every dog has its day," what is being suggested?

  6. Question: What does it mean when someone says they are "dog-tired"?

  7. Question: What is the meaning of "raining cats and dogs"?

  8. Question: If someone is referred to as "going to the dogs," what does it imply?

  9. Question: What does the phrase "top dog" mean?

  10. Question: What is meant by "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"?

 

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10 Dog Idioms and Phrases Trivia Questions and Answers 

  1. Question: What does the idiom "It's a dog-eat-dog world" mean?

    • Answer: It refers to a situation of ruthless competition where people are willing to harm others to succeed.
  2. Question: What is the meaning of the phrase "Let sleeping dogs lie"?

    • Answer: It means to avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems.
  3. Question: If someone is said to be "in the doghouse," what does that imply?

    • Answer: It means they are in trouble or out of favor, often after doing something wrong.
  4. Question: What does the phrase "The tail wagging the dog" signify?

    • Answer: It refers to a situation where something less important is controlling or influencing something more important.
  5. Question: In the idiom "Every dog has its day," what is being suggested?

    • Answer: It means that everyone will experience success or a moment of good fortune at some point.
  6. Question: What does it mean when someone says they are "dog-tired"?

    • Answer: It means they are extremely exhausted.
  7. Question: What is the meaning of "raining cats and dogs"?

    • Answer: It means it is raining very heavily.
  8. Question: If someone is referred to as "going to the dogs," what does it imply?

    • Answer: It means they are deteriorating or going into a bad state.
  9. Question: What does the phrase "top dog" mean?

    • Answer: It refers to a person who is in a position of authority or dominance.
  10. Question: What is meant by "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"?

  • Answer: It suggests that it's difficult to make people change their habits or ways of thinking, especially as they get older.

Like this quiz? Please share it far and wide with all of your friends! I love comments, so give me a shout to let me know what you liked - or didn't like. 

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Thanks! Julie

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