Idioms

What does “it’s raining cats and dogs” really mean?

• Pets are falling from the sky.
•  I see cats and dogs outside.
• It’s raining hard today!

What does “she has a green thumb” really mean?

• She is really good at gardening.
• She spilled green paint  on her thumb.
• Her fingernails are painted green.

What does “he’s in hot water” really mean?

• His bath water was too hot.
• The water is boiling.
• He is in big trouble!

What does “I’m all tied up” really mean?

•  I can tie a really good knot!
• I’m very busy right now.
• Help! Someone tied me up.

What does “I’m all ears” really mean?

• I am listening very closely to what you have to say.
• My ears are too big.
• I can hear really well.

What does “she has butterflies in her stomach” really mean?

• She has a nervous or anxious feeling.
• She swallowed a butterfly.
• She feels sick.

She practiced her lines. She knew the lines by heart.

• memorized the lines

• forgot the lines

The play was a big hit!

• was a success

• was very long

He did not want the talk to get out of hand.

• inside the classroom

• out of control

What does “it’s raining cats and dogs” really mean?

• Pets are falling from the sky.
•  I see cats and dogs outside.
• It’s raining hard today!