Idioms

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What does the idiom 'stealing someone's thunder' mean?

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Taking away the attention or praise from someone else.

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What does the phrase 'piece of cake' imply when describing a task?

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It means that the task is easy to accomplish.

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What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' refer to?

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It refers to something that is very expensive.

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What does it mean to give someone the 'cold shoulder'?

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It means to ignore someone intentionally.

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What does the expression 'butterflies in my stomach' signify?

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It signifies feeling nervous or anxious.

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What is an idiom?

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

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Can you give an example of an idiom related to time?

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'Time flies' is an idiom that means time passes quickly.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting, often to relieve tension.

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

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It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret or disclose information unintentionally.