Idioms

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What does 'all ears' mean?

Back

listening carefully

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What is an idiom?

Back

A word or phrase that does not mean what it says.

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What does it mean to 'bite off more than you can chew'?

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Trying to accomplish a task that is too big for you.

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What does 'a dime a dozen' mean?

Back

Something that is very common or not valuable.

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To 'miss the boat' means to...

Back

miss out on an opportunity.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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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.

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What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

Back

To reveal a secret.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

Back

Feeling ill or unwell.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something that is very easy to do.