Idioms Level 3

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What does the idiom 'when pigs fly' mean?

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It means 'never'.

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What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means 'easy'.

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What does the idiom 'I'm all ears' mean?

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It means 'listening carefully / attentively'.

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What does the idiom 'tied the knot' mean?

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It means 'got married'.

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What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means 'It's raining a lot.'.

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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 the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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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 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret.

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