Idiom

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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 does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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What does the idiom 'fair-weather friend' refer to?

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It refers to a person who is only a friend when things are going well, but not during difficult times.

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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.

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What does the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' mean?

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It means to be very calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.

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What does the idiom 'tie the knot' mean?

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It means to get married.

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Can idioms be understood by their individual words?

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No, idioms often have meanings that cannot be deduced from the individual words.

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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 is the idiom for 'to make a mistake'?

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'To drop the ball' is an idiom that means to make a mistake.

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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, making people feel more comfortable.