Idioms, Adages, Proverbs

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What does 'break a leg' mean?

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Good luck!

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What is an adage?

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A wise saying about something that is believed to be true in a culture.

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What does 'practice makes perfect' mean?

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You will learn by doing something many times.

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What does 'don't judge a book by its cover' mean?

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You shouldn't judge a situation by how it looks like on the outside.

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What is an idiom?

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A figure of speech that has a different meaning than what it says.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret.

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What is a proverb?

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A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It is your decision to make.

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

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To be exactly right about something.

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What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

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To be very expensive.