Idioms/Adages/Proverbs

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What does the idiom 'Every cloud has a silver lining' mean?

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Something good is sure to come of this hard time.

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

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What Stephen said was exactly right.

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What does the idiom 'Two wrongs don’t make a right' mean?

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Just because the kitten did something bad doesn't mean you should also.

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What does the idiom 'curiosity killed the cat' mean?

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Joe needs to be careful - being too inquisitive could get him into trouble.

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What does the idiom 'the best thing since sliced bread' mean?

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The internet is a great invention.

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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 is a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

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What is an adage?

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An adage is a traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation.

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Give an example of an idiom related to time.

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'Time flies' means that time passes quickly.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.