THE OUTSIDERS... IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS

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What does 'you ain't a woofin' mean?

Back

It means joking or kidding.

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What does 'in stitches' refer to?

Back

It means laughing uncontrollably, not related to sewing.

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What does 'almost jumped out of my skin' imply?

Back

It implies being startled, frightened, or alarmed.

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What does 'marked lousy' mean?

Back

It refers to having a bad reputation.

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What does 'beat the tar out of her' mean?

Back

It means to lay a severe licking on someone.

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of an idiom related to fear.

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'Scared stiff' means to be extremely frightened.

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What does 'hit the books' mean?

Back

It means to study hard.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

Back

It means something that is very easy to do.

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What does 'break a leg' mean?

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It is a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.