IDIOM FLASHCARD

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What does the idiom 'I am a couch potato' mean?

Back

I am lazy.

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What idiom means 'to chat for a considerable length of time'?

Back

Chew the fat.

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What idiom means 'to be in trouble'?

Back

Be in hot water.

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Complete the idiom: Jenny does everything her brother tells her to do. She is completely under his _____________.

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thumb.

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What does the idiom 'I opened a can of worms' mean?

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I started some trouble.

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What is an idiom?

Back

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom that means 'to be very happy'.

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On cloud nine.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What idiom means 'to be very busy'?

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Burning the midnight oil.

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What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

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To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.