Idioms

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What does 'born with a silver spoon in his mouth' mean?

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He was born to a rich family.

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What does 'a chip off the old block' mean?

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He is like his mom or dad.

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What does 'in the doghouse' mean?

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The boy is in trouble.

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What does 'that's dirt cheap' mean?

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That's a low price.

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What does 'a ray of sunshine' mean in reference to a person's smile?

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Suzy's smile is bright and pretty.

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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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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 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret.

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

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To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.