SIMILES AND IDIOMS

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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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. For example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.

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Complete the simile: 'As busy as ______.'

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a bee.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.

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Complete the simile: 'He runs like ______.'

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the wind.

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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret or disclose information.

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Complete the simile: 'As light as ______.'

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a feather.

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What does the idiom '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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Complete the simile: 'She is as sweet as ______.'

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sugar.

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What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?

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To feel ill or unwell.