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 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 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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Suzy's smile is like a ray of sunshine.

• Suzy's smile is bright and pretty.
• Suzy is frowning.
• Suzy is pouting.
• Suzy is smiling.

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The athlete is fit as a fiddle.

• The athlete is overweight.
• The athlete is out of shape.
• The athlete is very fit and strong.
• The athlete is slow.

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Don't cry over spilled milk.

• You spilled milk on the floor.
• You spilled something on the floor.
• Don't cry because it is not a big deal.  
• Cry, Cry, Cry

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