Common Idioms

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What does the idiom 'on the fence' mean?

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Undecided.

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What does it mean to 'bite off more than you can chew'?

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To be overwhelmed and need help getting all of your work done.

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What does the idiom 'it's raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It's raining very heavily.

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Why do authors use idioms?

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To make their writing more interesting.

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What does the idiom 'it's a piece of cake' mean?

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Something is easy.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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

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To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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

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To reveal a secret.

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What does the idiom 'costs an arm and a leg' mean?

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Something is very expensive.

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What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?

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To feel ill or unwell.