Idioms Review

a blessing in disguise

Losing that job was a blessing in disguise because it meant I

• got a much better job

• lost my house

• was unemployed for years

"Get cold feet" means...

• need to decide between two things

• be positive

• afraid of an important event

• focus on what is important

"Hit the hay" means...

• afraid of an important event/task

• be positive

• go to bed

• focus on what is important

"I'm all ears" means...

• listening closely

• don't say something

• focus on what is important

• not feeling well

"Under the weather" means...

• listening closely

• don't say something

• afraid of an important event

• not feeling well

What is an idiom?

• A comparison not using like or as
• An exaggeration
• A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
• The same beginning sounds repeated

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The boy "cried wolf" means...

• He asked for help when he didn't need it.
• He shouted very loudly.
• He complained all the time.

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What does it really mean: "There are butterflies in my stomach!' 

• I'm sad
• I'm loving
• I'm happy
• I'm nervous

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What does it really mean: "Go break a leg!"

• Do a bad job
• Break your leg
• Do well

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What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?

• Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
• It's raining very heavily.
• We are having a tornado.
• Animals have learned to fly.

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