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 'walking on eggshells' mean?

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It means being careful not to upset someone.

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What does 'putting your heads together' mean?

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It means to work together to come up with an idea.

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What does 'in the same boat' mean?

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It means being in the same situation as someone else.

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What does 'giving someone the cold shoulder' mean?

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It means ignoring someone.

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What does 'over the moon' mean?

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It means extremely happy.

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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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Why do we use idioms in language?

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We use idioms to express ideas in a more colorful and imaginative way.

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Give an example of an idiom that means 'to be very busy'.

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'Burning the midnight oil' means to work late into the night.

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What does 'bite the bullet' mean?

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It means to face a difficult situation with courage.