Idioms

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What does the idiom 'mumbo jumbo' mean?

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To call something total nonsense.

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What does it mean when something is described as 'a big hit'?

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It was a success.

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What does the phrase 'a little birdie told me' imply?

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Someone told me a secret.

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What does it mean to know something 'by heart'?

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To have memorized it.

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What does the idiom 'made up her mind' signify?

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To have decided.

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What is an idiom?

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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?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'spill the beans' refer to?

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To reveal a secret.

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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.