Idioms Flashcard

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What does 'hit the books' mean?

Back

To study or do homework.

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

Back

To reveal a secret.

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What does 'hit the hay' mean?

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To go to sleep.

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What does 'over the moon' mean?

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To be very excited.

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What does 'a piece of cake' mean?

Back

Something that is very easy to do.

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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 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.

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What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

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To be very expensive.