Idioms. non-literal meaning terms

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What does it mean to be 'caught red-handed'?

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You were caught doing something.

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What does 'made a beeline' mean?

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Move quickly toward something.

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What does it mean to 'sleep on it'?

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To think about it overnight.

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What does it mean to 'put in your two cents'?

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Share your opinion or what you think.

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What does it mean to 'cut corners'?

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To find ways to save time or money.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words.

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Can you give an example of an idiom?

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'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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To start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

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To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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To reveal a secret.