Idioms Flashcard

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What does 'hit the hay' mean?

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to go to sleep

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What does 'down in the dumps' mean?

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to feel sad

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What does 'a piece of cake' mean?

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something that is easy to do

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What does 'butterflies in my stomach' mean?

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to feel nervous

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What does 'over the moon' mean?

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to feel very excited

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What is an idiom?

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

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Give an example of an idiom related to happiness.

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'on cloud nine' means to be very happy

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Give an example of an idiom related to sadness.

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'feeling blue' means to feel sad

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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to initiate conversation in a social setting

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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to reveal a secret