Onomatopoeia and Idiom

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' for a bee or 'swish' for a basketball net.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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The cat went 'meow' when it was hungry.

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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, like 'kick the bucket' meaning to die.

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What does the idiom 'bending over backwards' mean?

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It means to try very hard to please someone or to make an effort.

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What does 'tie the knot' mean?

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It means to get married.

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What does 'until the cows come home' mean?

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It means for a very long time.

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What does 'roll up your sleeves' mean?

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It means to get ready to work.

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Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: 'The clock went tick-tock.'

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The onomatopoeia is 'tick-tock'.

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'break the ice'?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret.