Idioms

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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 'to start off on the wrong foot' mean?

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To begin with a bad start.

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What does 'an arm and a leg' mean?

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It means to cost a lot of money.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is easy to do.

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What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

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It means something happens once in a while.

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What does 'hold your horses' mean?

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It means to be patient.

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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 'bite the bullet' mean?

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To face a difficult situation with courage.

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

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To reveal a secret.