Idiom or Idiot? — The Oracle of Meaning

What it does

A multilingual LLM evaluation playground: five interpreters attempt to uncover the meaning hidden inside Indian idioms.

We consult five divine interpreters to uncover the truest meaning of an idiom. They begin with only the words themselves. When an interpreter needs help, reveal a clue — each clue costs one Gold Nugget. The interpreter that reaches the intended meaning with the least assistance earns the Divine Seal . New idioms start Under Review — three community “correct” votes promote it to Verified. You can still test the oracle on it right away. Choose an idiom from the right, or enter your own on the left, to begin afrom idiom-or-idiot-production.up.railway.app

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