Can You Ace More Than 15 of These Everyday Phrases? (If So, Your Vocab Crushes 95% of People)

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!