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 'caught red-handed' mean?

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It means you were caught doing something naughty.

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What does 'has butterflies in his stomach' mean?

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It means he is nervous about speaking in front of people.

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What does 'made a beeline' mean?

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It means to move quickly toward something.

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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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It means you were made to wait.

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Can idioms be understood by their individual words?

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No, idioms often have meanings that are not related to the individual words.

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

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'On cloud nine' means to be very happy.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do.