Idioms-4th grade

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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.

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"Break a leg" is an idiom that means 'good luck'.

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What does the idiom 'ray of sunshine' mean?

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It means someone or something that brings happiness or joy.

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What does 'in the doghouse' mean?

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It means to be in trouble or out of favor.

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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 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means it is raining very heavily.

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Why do authors use idioms?

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Authors use idioms to make their writing more interesting and colorful.

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What is the literal meaning of 'kick the bucket'?

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The literal meaning is to kick a bucket, but it is an idiom that means to die.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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

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It means to be exactly right about something.