Idioms and General Knowledge Quiz

The phrase 'The road to hell is paved with good intentions' means having good intentions isn't enough - you must actually take right action. Good intentions without execution lead to bad outcomes. 'Bad', 'strange', and 'new' don't create this ironic contrast.

This completes the proverb 'Try, try, but don't cry' - meaning you should persist in your efforts but not give up or complain when things are hard. Persistence is key to success. 'Buy', 'shy', and 'loose' don't complete this motivational saying.

The idiom 'The pen is mightier than the sword' means that communication and ideas are more powerful than violence or force. This famous proverb was coined by Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, emphasizing how written words can influence society more than military strength. The other options (knife, book, pencil) don't complete this well-known phrase.

The complete proverb is 'Out of sight, out of mind,' meaning that things we don't see or think about regularly are easily forgotten. This reflects a psychological concept about memory and attention. Options like 'fight', 'knowledge', and 'world' don't complete this common saying.

Macaulay Culkin, playing Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990), delivers the line 'You guys had enough or are you thirsty for more?' while defending his home from the Wet Bandits. The other options are either incorrect actors/characters or from different movies entirely.

The line 'I'm the king of the world!' is famously spoken by Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) in Titanic (1997) during the bow scene. The other options are either sci-fi films (I, Robert), other romantic tragedies (Romeo & Juliet), or Shakespeare-related films (Shakespeare in Love).

Bharti Airtel made history in 2004 by signing this pioneering $750 million IT outsourcing deal with IBM, setting a precedent in the Indian telecom industry. Other major players like Vodafone, Idea, and RCOM followed suit later but weren't the first to make this strategic move.

In the classic comic strip created by Hank Ketchum in 1951, the character's full name is Dennis Mitchell. The other surnames (White, Richardson, Johnson) are incorrect and don't match the original comic series canon.

Sudoku literally translates to 'single number' in Japanese (su = number, doku = single/alone), reflecting the puzzle's rule of placing digits 1-9 uniquely in each grid section. The other options are either unrelated or made-up terms.

According to common brand etymology, EXIDE is said to stand for 'Excellent Oxide' in reference to battery technology, though this claimed expansion may be apocryphal. The other variations (Exclusive, Exact, Energetic) are not recognized as the brand's name origin.

Canada's name derives from the Iroquoian word "kanata" meaning village or settlement. French explorers adopted this term, eventually applying it to the entire territory. China is from the Qin dynasty, Australia from Latin "australis" (southern), and Panama from indigenous Cueva language.

This proverb means you can provide someone with an opportunity, but you cannot force them to take advantage of it. It emphasizes that while guidance and resources can be offered, the final decision to act rests with the individual.

This idiom means to take action immediately while the opportunity exists. The metaphor comes from blacksmithing, where iron must be struck while hot to be malleable; waiting too long causes it to cool and become unworkable.

This idiom warns against discarding something valuable while attempting to eliminate something negative. Originally referring to discarding a baby with bathwater, it now describes overcorrecting problems and losing essential benefits in the process.

This proverb means that people with little knowledge or understanding often make the most noise. Just as empty containers resonate more loudly when struck, people lacking substance tend to be boastful or loud, while wise individuals are typically quieter.

This idiom describes taking from one source to give to another, creating no net benefit. It refers to futile financial maneuvering where debt or obligation is merely transferred between different parties rather than genuinely resolved.

This proverb suggests that separation or absence can intensify affection and appreciation. When people are apart, they tend to focus on positive memories and feelings, often leading to stronger emotional connections upon reunion.

The famous proverb 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' means that beauty is subjective - what one person finds beautiful, another may not. The observer determines what is beautiful to them. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they don't complete the well-known saying correctly.

The phrase 'Call a spade a spade' means to speak directly and frankly about something. However, this question appears to be testing the literal completion with the card suit 'a spade.' Option D directly completes the phrase in a literal sense.