Idioms Flashcard

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What does the idiom 'over the moon' mean?

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It means to be very excited or extremely happy.

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

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It means to reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept confidential.

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

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It means something is very easy to do.

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What does the idiom 'butterflies in my stomach' mean?

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It means to feel nervous or anxious.

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What does the idiom 'in the same boat' mean?

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It means to be in the same situation or have the same problem as someone else.

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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 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting to relieve tension.

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

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It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

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It means to reveal secret information.