What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Old habits die hard.

It's hard to break a bad habit.

Chewing your nails is a bad habit.

When you are old, life is more difficult.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Practice makes perfect.

Keep practicing to get better and better.

You can practice but you'll never be perfect.

If you practice you are already perfect.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Don't change horses in midstream.

Problems may happen if you change midway.

You should never try something new.

Wait until you're almost done to change.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? She was beating around the bush.

She was avoiding the real issue.

She was talking about what matters.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? It was a blessing in disguise.

It seemed bad at first but ended up being something good.

Don't be fooled by people in disguise.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? The early bird catches the worm.

You are more successful if you start right away.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Time cures all ills.

You will be equally sad your whole life.

All bad things end up working out well.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Let sleeping dogs lie.

Don't change a situation which is going well.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Every dog has its day.

Every person should make the most out of each day.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? It was a piece of cake.

You shouldn't eat too many sweets.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Once bitten, twice shy.

If you are hurt by someone, you become cautious of them.

If someone bites you, you won't like them.

People are shy after they have been bitten.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? He feels a bit under the weather.

He is sick because of the weather.

He is under an umbrella in the rain.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? She missed the boat.

Boats aren't the only way to travel.

If you miss the boat your life is ruined.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Let bygones be bygones.

Put the past behind you and move on.

When things are gone it is very sad.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? She hit the nail on the head.

She did or said something perfectly.

She was too shy to speak her mind.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? You reap what you sow.

Things always work out well in the end.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? There is nothing new under the sun.

Inventing new things is useless.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? A fool and his money are soon parted.

You should open a savings account.

Smart people never lose their money.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? The squeaky wheel gets greased.

Complainers get all of the attention.

Bad things happen to complainers.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? You can't judge a book by its cover.

You shouldn't judge someone by his/her appearance.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

Each person has his/her own idea of what is beautiful.

A person's eyes make him/her beautiful.

A beautiful heart is what matters.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? She'll cross that bridge when she comes to it.

She'll deal with a problem when it is necessary and not before then.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb? Don't cry over spilt milk.

Don't be sad about things that have already happened.

Everyone spills milk sometimes.

Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

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English

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4th - 6th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

L.4.5B, L.5.5B

Standards-aligned

Jennie Calloway

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32 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
He added insult to injury.

He made a bad situation better.

He made a bad situation worse.

He was very rude.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
His eyes were bigger than his stomach.

He got more food than he could eat.

He was too busy looking at things to eat.

He is a picky eater.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
It's a hot potato.

It's an issue everyone is arguing about.

Life is a game.

It's something everyone loves.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
He has to burn the midnight oil.

He has to stay up late.

He has no electricity.

He doesn't like to spend money.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
Many hands make light work.

Too many people make work more difficult.

You should wash your hands often.

People working together make a job easier.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
This is the best thing since sliced bread.

This person is very kind.

This idea is bound to fail.

It's a great idea or invention.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
Cleanliness is next to godliness.

You should clean your room every day.

People who are clean are honest people.

It's important to keep things clean.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

32 questions

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?He added insult to injury.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?His eyes were bigger than his stomach.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?It's a hot potato.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?He has to burn the midnight oil.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?Many hands make light work.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?This is the best thing since sliced bread.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?Cleanliness is next to godliness.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?Old habits die hard.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?She was in the doghouse.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?Practice makes perfect.

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What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
He added insult to injury.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
His eyes were bigger than his stomach.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
It's a hot potato.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
He has to burn the midnight oil.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
Many hands make light work.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
This is the best thing since sliced bread.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
Cleanliness is next to godliness.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
Old habits die hard.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
She was in the doghouse.

What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?
Practice makes perfect.