IDIOMS

What does it's raining cats and dogs really mean?

• I see cats and dogs outside

• Pets are falling from the sky

• It's raining heavily

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

• he was born hungry

• he was born to a rich family

• he was born with teeth

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

That new car cost an arm and a leg!

• The car was expensive

• The car hit his arm and leg

• He paid with his arm and leg

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

As cool as cucumber means that...

• to stay in a cold place

• to remain calm under pressure

• to make a cucumber juice

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does a piece of cake mean?

• Something is simple to do

• To celebrate someone's birthday

• To serve a cake as a dessert

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Got your head in the clouds meaning that...

• a bird is flying in the sky

• a person is daydreaming, not paying attention

• the sun is hiding in the clouds

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does on cloud nine mean?

• You're in big trouble

• You're very happy

• You're very sad

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

You'd better leave now if you want to arrive early for the exam. Break a leg!

• Good job!

• Good luck!

• Good day!

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How pity! She has egg on her face.

• She is friendly

• She is embarassed

• She spilled the egg on her face

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I'm all tied up!

• I'm very busy

• I'm wearing a tie

• I'm stuck in a knot from a rope

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CCSS.L.8.5A