Quiz: How many of these American slang terms do you know?

When it comes to learning English, things can get confusing when you throw in all the slang and colloquial phrases that are native to the country.

English-speaking countries like Australia, America and the UK all have different slang terms and sayings.

International students often get stumped when they study abroad and find themselves in conversations riddled with unfamiliar terms.

For some though, exposure to American television and media has made them quite well-versed in American slang terms – even if they’ve never set foot in the country.

Just how proficient are you in American slang? Take this quiz to find out!

What does the expression 'pass the buck' mean?

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It means to pass a dollar to someone.

It means to pass the responsibility of a particular task to someone else.

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'Her eyebrows were on fleek'. What does this sentence mean?

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It means her eyebrows looked perfect.

It means her eyebrows were over-plucked.

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What does it mean when someone asks you for your 'John Hancock'?

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They want your signature.

They're flirting with you.

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What is a 'Monday-morning quarterback'?

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A football player who doesn't play in games over the weekends.

Someone who second-guesses a particular action or decision.

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What does it mean when someone says 'I call shotgun!'?

It means they want to ride in the passenger seat.

It means they want to bring their shotgun along for the car ride.

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Your friend asks you to 'spill the tea'. What does she mean?

They're asking you to pour the tea.

They're asking you to gossip or talk about something personal.

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What's the meaning of 'shooting the breeze'?

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Having a casual chit-chat.

Going hunting in windy weather.

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What does it mean when someone says 'put up your dukes'?

Put your feet up.

Get ready for a fist-fight.

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You overhear someone saying they will be 'working the graveyard shift'. What do they mean?

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It means they will be working from midnight to the early hours of the morning.

It means they will be working near a graveyard (or cemetery).

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When someone says they're feeling 'under the weather', what do they really mean?

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It means they're feeling ill.

It means they're feeling sad or depressed.

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Quiz: How many of these American slang terms do you know?

You're practically American!

Either you grew up in America or you've spent your teenage years watching shows like Friends and Seinfeld, 'cause your knowledge on American slang terms is excellent! You've got most of (or all!) the answers right. Congratulations - you'll fit in well in the home of the brave!

Your American slang need some brushing up!

You didn't get many of the answers right, so your knowledge on American colloquialism and slang could use some work. But if you're studying in the US or plan to, you'll be speaking like an American and picking up the slang soon enough!

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