Idioms

What is the real meaning of "on top of the world?"

• to sit on top of Earth

• to be better than others

• to feel happy or proud about something

• to travel to space

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What is the actual meaning of "Feeling Blue?"

• You died your hair blue.

• You're swimming in the ocean.

• You're very serious

• You're feeling sad

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What is the actual meaning of "Curiosity killed the cat?"

• the cat died

• being curious can lead to bad things

• someone treated the cat badly

• being mean to someone

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What is the real meaning of "Hit the nail on the head?"

• to get the exact right answer

• to work with a hammer

• to build something

• to hit someone

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What does it mean to "Get a kick out of..."

• to kick someone

• to dislike something

• to enjoy something or take pleasure in

• someone kicks you

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What does it mean to give someone the "cold shoulder?"

• To make someone cold

• Someone feels that they need a sweater

• to be nice to someone

• to ignore somebody

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What does it mean to be a "fish out of water?"

• you may not survive

• you're out of place

• you eat fish

• you've gone fishing

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What does it mean to get "cold feet?"

• your feet are chilly

• you are tired

• you are nervous about something

• you are excited about something

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What does it mean to be "in hot water?"

• you're in trouble

• you're taking a bath

• you're washing the dishes

• you've gone swimming in the hot tub

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What does it mean to "play it by ear?"

• to know something already

• to learn by listening

• to turn on the radio

• to play with your ears

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