Idioms

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What does it mean when someone says, 'There are butterflies in my stomach'?

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It means I'm nervous.

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What is an idiom?

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

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What does it mean when someone says, 'I'm in a pickle'?

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It means I'm in trouble.

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What does it mean when someone says, 'It's raining cats and dogs'?

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It means it's raining very heavily.

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What is a couch potato?

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A person who likes to sit and watch TV on the couch.

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What does 'break a leg' mean?

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It means good luck.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy.

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What does 'hit the hay' mean?

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It means to go to bed.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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It means to make a mistake in something.

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What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

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It means something is very expensive.

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