Cliches and Idioms

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What does the idiom 'it never rains but it pours' mean?

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When something goes wrong, other things go wrong too.

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What is a 'blessing in disguise'?

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A bad situation from which may come good.

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Why shouldn't you use clichés in your writing?

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They're considered boring and corny.

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What does 'nothing ventured, nothing gained' imply?

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If you don't try to do something, you'll never know if you'll succeed.

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What does the idiom 'to drive someone up a wall' mean?

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To make someone upset.

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What is a cliché?

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An overused expression that has lost its originality.

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What does 'to break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It's your turn to take action or make a decision.

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

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To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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

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To reveal a secret or a surprise by accident.