Info About Hold the Phone – An Idiom Game
You know that moment when you’re in the middle of a story and someone blurts out “Hold the phone!”? That’s exactly the vibe “Hold the Phone – An Idiom Game” delivers, except it turns that phrase into a full-on party challenge. Players take turns drawing cards with colorful idioms, then race to clue in their teammates without dropping any hints that give the game away. Every time someone thinks your explanation is bending the rules, they yell, “Hold the phone!”—and if they’re right, you lose a point (and maybe your pride).
The components are delightfully simple: a deck of idiom cards, a little timer shaped like a vintage handset, and a scoring pad. You flip your card, hit “go,” and start spinning wild definitions, gestures, or sound effects. When the timer dings, you tally up correct guesses. But be warned—those idioms aren’t straightforward. Explaining “break the ice” without saying “cold” or “ice” is trickier than you’d think once the pressure’s on.
Where “Hold the Phone” really shines is in its ability to crank up laughter. There’s nothing like watching your usually composed cousin attempt to pantomime “spill the beans” while your aunt shouts “Hold the phone!” because she’s convinced they’re blowing more hot air than a summer fan. And since the idioms cover everything from “hit the sack” to “let the cat out of the bag,” you’ll stumble over expressions you never knew you were missing.
By the end of the evening, you’ll have swapped more than just idioms—you’ll have created memories filled with goofy gestures, head-scratching guesses, and that satisfying moment when someone finally nails a phrase. It’s fast, it’s funny, and it’s a reminder that sometimes the best way to appreciate language is to juggle it—and then have a friend shout, “Hold the phone!” when you least expect it.