Idioms

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What is an idiom?

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A word or phrase that does not mean what it says.

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What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?

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It's raining very heavily.

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What is a couch potato?

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A person who likes to sit and watch tv on the couch.

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Why do authors use idioms?

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To make their writing more interesting.

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"It's a piece of cake."

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Something is easy.

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What does it really mean: "She was pulling my leg."

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She was joking with me.

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What does it really mean: "I'm in a pickle!"

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I'm in trouble

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What does it really mean: "There are butterflies in my stomach!"

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I'm nervous

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What does it really mean: "You have a broken heart."

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Sad feelings

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What does it really mean: "Go break a leg!"

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Do well