Understanding Idioms in Context

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

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To reveal a secret.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does it mean when someone 'clams up'?

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To keep one's ideas or feelings to oneself.

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Identify the idiom in the phrase: 'Break the ice'.

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Break the ice is an idiom meaning to start a conversation.

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What does 'call it a day' mean?

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To stop working for the day.

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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 that means to be very happy.

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On cloud nine.

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What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something that is very easy to do.

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

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To be exactly right about something.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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To make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action.