Idioms

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What does 'That ship has sailed' mean?

Back

You're too late.

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What does 'When it rains it pours' mean?

Back

Everything is going wrong all at the same time.

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What does 'Better late than never' mean?

Back

It's better to come late than not to come at all.

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What does 'Get your act together' mean?

Back

Act the right way.

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What does 'A bull in a china shop' mean?

Back

A clumsy person.

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

A phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.

Front

Give an example of an idiom that means to be very happy.

Back

'On cloud nine' means to be very happy.

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What does 'Break the ice' mean?

Back

To start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'Bite the bullet' mean?

Back

To face a difficult situation with courage.

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

Back

To be exactly right about something.