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 'losing your head' mean?

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It means to become very angry or upset.

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What does 'out of the blue' mean?

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It means something that happens unexpectedly or without warning.

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What does 'make tracks' mean?

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It means to leave quickly or to hurry.

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What does 'hold your horses' mean?

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It means to be patient or to wait.

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What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

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It means something is very expensive.

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Give an example of an idiom that means to be surprised.

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'Out of the blue' is an idiom that means to be surprised by something unexpected.

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What does 'in the doghouse' mean?

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It means to be in trouble or to be disapproved of.

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What is the figurative meaning of 'barking up the wrong tree'?

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It means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.

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What does 'put a sock in it' mean?

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It means to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking.