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 'put your two cents in' mean?

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To share your opinion or what you think.

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What does 'his eyes are bigger than his stomach' mean?

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He thinks he can eat more than he really can.

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What does 'go over my head' mean?

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It means that it is too hard to understand.

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What does 'left me hanging' mean?

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You were made to wait.

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What does 'caught red-handed' mean?

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You were caught doing something naughty.

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Can idioms be understood by their individual words?

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No, idioms often have meanings that cannot be guessed from the individual words.

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Give an example of an idiom related to time.

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'Time flies' means that time passes quickly.

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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 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.