Thanksgiving Idioms

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What does 'upset the apple cart' mean?

Back

to mess up or ruin something

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What does 'cold turkey' mean?

Back

immediately

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What does 'hit the hay' mean?

Back

to go to bed

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What does 'talk turkey' mean?

Back

to talk seriously

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What does 'eat like a bird' mean?

Back

to eat very little food

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Front

Give an example of an idiom related to food.

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'Bite off more than you can chew' means to take on a task that is too big.

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What does 'bring home the bacon' mean?

Back

to earn a living or provide for one's family.

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

Back

it is your turn to take action or make a decision.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

Back

to reveal a secret.