idioms Nobel - 4th grade

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a word or phrase that means something different from its literal meaning.

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What does the idiom 'Let's hit the hay' mean?

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It means to go to bed.

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What does it mean if someone is 'born with a silver spoon in their mouth'?

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It means they were born into a rich family.

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What is the literal meaning of 'butterflies in my tummy'?

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It means feeling nervous.

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What does 'make waves' mean in idiomatic expression?

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It means to cause trouble or create a disturbance.

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What does 'stuck between a rock and a hard place' mean?

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It means being in a difficult situation with no easy way out.

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What is a literal meaning?

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A literal meaning is the exact meaning of a word or phrase without any exaggeration or metaphor.

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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 the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It means it is your turn to take action or make a decision.