Idioms

Idioms

By Keith Schmitz

What is an Idiom?

Idiom​

A widely used saying or expression that contains a figurative meaning that is different from the phrase's literal meaning.

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Open Ended

Give us an example of an Idiom.

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What does “she has a green thumb” really mean?

• She is really good at gardening.
• She spilled green paint  on her thumb.
• Her fingernails are painted green.

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What does “he’s in hot water” really mean?

• His bath water was too hot.
• The water is boiling.
• He is in big trouble!

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What does “I’m all tied up” really mean?

•  I can tie a really good knot!
• I’m very busy right now.
• Help! Someone tied me up.

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What does “I’m all ears” really mean?

• I am listening very closely to what you have to say.
• My ears are too big.
• I can hear really well.

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What does “she has butterflies in her stomach” really mean?

• She has a nervous or anxious feeling.
• She swallowed a butterfly.
• She feels sick.

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 What does “he got up on the wrong side of the bed” really mean?

• He hit his head when he got out of bed this morning.
• His bed is pushed up against the wall and he can only use one side.
• He has been grumpy since he woke up.

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What does “zip your lips” really mean?

• You need to be quiet.
• Your lips are chapped and you need some chap stick.
• Your zipper is stuck. 

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What does “he’s a couch potato” really mean?

• He is planting potatoes under the couch.
• He is eating a potato on the couch.
• He is lazy and doesn’t move a lot. 

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Eric wants to get Chinese food. Lindsey wants to get Mexican food. But Marcy is on the fence.

What is the meaning of "on the fence?"

• She is sitting on a fence.

• She can't decide what she wants.

• She wants both Chinese and Mexican food.

• She doesn't like either type of food.

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Ken was caught red-handed when he tried to take a cookie before dinner. He thought nobody was watching.

What does it mean if you are "caught red-handed?"

• You were caught doing something naughty.

• Your hands were painted red.

• You were embarrassed.

• You got away with something naughty.

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I invited Cara to my party, but she still hasn't said if she's coming. She has left me hanging for two weeks!

What is the meaning of "Left me hanging?"

• You were left hanging on the monkey bars.

• You and your friend were having fun together.

• You were made to wait.

• You went to the party.