Idioms

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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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What does 'blew her away' mean?

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It means to be very impressed or amazed.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

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It means to feel sick or unwell.

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What does 'a piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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What does 'in hot water' mean?

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It means to be in a lot of trouble.

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What does 'on cloud nine' mean?

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It means to be very happy.

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Give an example of an idiom that means to be very happy.

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'On cloud nine' is an idiom that means to be very happy.

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What does 'cut corners' mean?

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It means to do something in a way that saves time or money but may not be the best quality.

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What does 'killed two birds with one stone' mean?

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It means to accomplish two things with a single action.

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What does 'bit off more than it could chew' mean?

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It means to take on a task that is too big or difficult.