Idioms-

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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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What does the idiom 'knows it by heart' mean?

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It means to memorize something completely.

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What does the idiom 'there are butterflies in my stomach' mean?

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It means to feel nervous or anxious.

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What does the idiom 'I'm in a pickle' mean?

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It means to be in a difficult or troublesome situation.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is an example of an idiom?

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'That test was a breeze!' means that the test was very easy.

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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 to relieve tension.

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What does the idiom '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 'spill the beans' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret or disclose information.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.