If the tail is wagging the dog, someone is

attempting to divert attention from the bigger issue to a smaller issue.

not used to being around dogs and doesn't know that when a dog wags its tail it is being friendly.

attempting to please everyone to keep the peace.

regretting the decision to get a dog.

When you criticize others for faults you commit, it's said to be

the pot calling the kettle black.

If you are from "my neck of the woods," it means

we both like to explore the woods.

you just sold me a piece of wooded property.

"The lights are on but nobody's home," means

someone forgot to pay the bill.

the neighbors went on vacation.

If someone has "gone around the bend," he or she has

gone to the gas station for a drink.

moved to a house on a curvy road.

When you have a problem that needs resolved (involving someone), you could say

"I have a bone to pick with you."

When a person is "burning the candle at both ends," he or she is

going to bed late and getting up early.

working both the day and night shift.

making candles for the candle company.

Idioms

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English

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10th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.4.5B, L.3.5A, L.9-10.5A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To "throw a wrench in the works" means to

put nails in a piece of wood.

lose your tools.

throw something at an enemy.

do something that will cause problems.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To "wipe the floor" with someone means to

easily defeat someone.

hire a cleaning service.

clean the floor with an old shirt.

work well with someone.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you haven't seen someone in a very long time, you could say,

"I haven't seen you in a cat's cradle."

"Has the cat got your tongue?"

"I haven't seen you in a donkey's ears."

"I wouldn't touch you with a ten foot pole."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you call something "a different kettle of fish," you mean that

there is more than one kind of fish for supper.

this is completely different than before.

the tea kettle is broken.

there is something more important to think about.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The elephant in the room refers to

the circus that just came to town.

the belief that animals shouldn't be kept in captivity.

the small size of the room.

something obvious that no one wants to mention.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To upset, irritate or anger someone, can be called

to get someone's goat.

to not answer the phone.

to fly to the moon.

to toss out the baby with the water.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To "toss out the baby with the water" means

to put a child up for adoption.

to give a baby a bath.

to throw away the good along with the bad.

to toss a ball back and forth.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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To "throw a wrench in the works" means to

To "wipe the floor" with someone means to

If you haven't seen someone in a very long time, you could say,

If you call something "a different kettle of fish," you mean that

The elephant in the room refers to

To upset, irritate or anger someone, can be called

To "toss out the baby with the water" means

If the tail is wagging the dog, someone is

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When you criticize others for faults you commit, it's said to be

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