What does "trim the tree" mean?
a) Decorate the Tree
b) Cut the tree's branches
c) Bring the tree into the house
A) Decorate the tree
100
Which best express the meaning of "at the drop of a hat?"
a) very slowly
b) with a strict dress code
c) very quickly
c) very quickly
100
What is the meaning of "Stocking stuffer?"
a) a small gift, most likely that could fit in a stocking
b) a person who fills socks with cotton
c) a cold you get when you don't wear winter clothes.
a) a small gift, most likely that could fit in a stocking
100
"Achilles' heel"
a) the tendon on the back of your heel
b) a great performance under pressure
c) a weakness in the midst of strength
c) a weakness in the midst of strength
100
What does "cold turkey" mean?
a) leftovers
b) to quit suddenly and completely
c) raw turkey (or meat)
b) to quit suddenly and completely
200
What does "white Christmas" mean?
a) when you get all of the gifts you ask for
b) a holiday with snow
c) pure white decorations
b) a holiday with snow
200
Which best express the meaning of "bending over backwards?"
a) to do a backbend during gymnastics
b) to work very hard
c) to require very little effort
b) to work very hard
200
What does "good things come in small packages" mean?
a) the smaller the package, the better the gift
b) Mail-deliverers prefer small packages because they are easier to handle.
c) Don't judge the value of a gift by the size of the box
c) Don't judge the value of a gift by the size of the box
200
"run of the mill"
a) the mill is functioning properly
b) average; normal
c) high quality
b) average; normal
200
What does "no angel" mean?
a) The tree has a star instead of an angel
b) to sometimes behave poorly
c) to respond "no" to someone nice.
b) to sometimes behave poorly
300
what does "'tis the season" mean?
a) a behavior or event is happening at an expected time
b) to flavor meat with "tis"
c) a time of year in the middle of winter
a) a behavior or event is happening at an expected time
300
Which best express the meaning of "burn bridges?"
a) to destroy or hurt relationships
b) to start a fire on a bridge
c) to start a fight
a) to destroy or hurt relationships
300
What does "Christmas came early" mean?
a) someone received unexpected and pleasant news
b) when you get to open a gift before Christmas day
c) the government changed the date of Christmas to Dec. 15.
a) someone received unexpected and pleasant news
300
"get all of your ducks in a row"
a) get organized and prepared
b) to line up your possessions
c) to finish what you're doing before you start something new.
a) get organized and prepared
300
What does "the proof is in the pudding" mean?
a) in order to fully test something you need to experience it yourself.
b) there's criminal evidence in the dessert
c) You can determine someone's personality based on what they eat.
a) in order to fully test something you need to experience it yourself.
400
What does "to beat the holiday blues?" mean?
a) to destroy any decoration that's not red/green
b) to make a blue holiday dessert
c) to overcome the stress/anxiety associated with the holidays.
c) to overcome the stress/anxiety associated with the holidays.
400
Which best express the meaning of "jump ship?"
a) bouncy house in the shape of a ship
b) to abandon
c) to work hard on an activity
b) to abandon
400
What does "Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle" mean?
a) be careful to string your decorations so they look nice
b) don't get stressed trying to make things perfect
c) put away the decorations in an organized way so that it's easier to get out next year.
b) don't get stressed trying to make things perfect
400
"keep your nose to the grindstone"
a) to get a facial or plastic surgery
b) to work hard, even when it's uncomfortable
c) to wait patiently, especially when it's difficult.
b) to work hard, even when it's uncomfortable
400
What does "like a turkey voting for Christmas" mean?
a) Something absurd and unbelievable
b) when a person chooses to accept a situation that can only end badly for them
c) When people skip Thanksgiving
b) when a person chooses to accept a situation that can only end badly for them
500
What does "be there with bells on" mean?
a) Wear a sweater with bells attached
b) Happily attend an event
c) put on jewelry (i.e. bracelet, necklace, etc) with bells
b) happily attend an event
500
Which best express the meaning of "keeping a stiff upper lip?"
a) to make a duck-face
b) to respond in a mean/rude manner
c) to remain calm, even when feeling emotional
c) to remain calm, even when feeling emotional
500
What does "It’s the thought that counts" mean?
a) the kindness intended is what matters, regardless of the act's insignificance
b) Thinking is the best solution to problems
c) Counting in your head will help with math solutions.
a) the kindness intended is what matters, regardless of the act's insignificance
500
What does it mean to be "green"?
a) to be inexperienced
b) to be mean
c) to wear all green clothes
a) to be inexperienced
500
What does " Written in the stars" mean?
a) Decoration in which small stars spell out a word.
b) A specific constellation
c) it's destiny; intended to be