Figurative Language

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Costs an arm and a leg means:

Back

it is very expensive.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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If you feel under the weather,

Back

you feel ill.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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If you hit the sack,

Back

you go to bed because you are very tired.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

Over the moon

Back

Very pleased about something

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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I’m going to hit the books now.

Back

I am going to study.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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If something is a piece of cake,

Back

it is very easy to do.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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Letting the cat out of the bag means:

Back

Accidentally revealing a secret.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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Going the extra mile means:

Back

Willing to make a special effort to achieve something.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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Hyperboles are phrases that

Back

exaggerate

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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I could sleep for an hour.

Back

Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A