Idioms Flashcard

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What does the idiom 'down in the dumps' mean?

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It means feeling sad or unhappy.

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What does the idiom 'not my cup of tea' mean?

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It refers to something that one does not like or prefer.

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What does the idiom 'over the moon' mean?

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It means feeling extremely happy or excited.

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What does the idiom 'hit the hay' mean?

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It means to go to sleep.

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What does the idiom 'throw in the towel' mean?

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It means to give up or admit defeat.

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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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Give an example of an idiom that means to be very happy.

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'On cloud nine' is an idiom that means to be very happy.

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What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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It means to make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action.

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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 idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

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It means something is very expensive.