The Meaning of Idioms

Oh no, it's raining cats and dogs. I don't bring my umbrella. How can I go home?

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• sometimes it's raining but sometimes it's not.

• it's raining hard.

• cats and dogs fall from the sky.

• there are a lot of cats and dogs in the area.

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To be honest I never expected you could be this good at cooking. You leave me breathless.

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• You make me hard to breathe.

• You amaze me.

• You suddenly leave me without any words.

• You cannot breathe because of me.

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Although we cannot make any profit, let's say it's nothing to lose because at least we got some experiences.

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• we must win no matter what.

• the situation will not become any worse even if you fail.

• we are really poor.

• the situation makes us lose.

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Please submit your monthly report now then let's call it a day.

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• it's time to finish the activities today.

• it's time to call someone else.

• today is the best day.

• let's prepare for the next day.

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Sorry for not coming to our team meeting yesterday. I felt under the weather.

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• feeling happy

• being very busy

• being very well

• feeling unwell

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Let's grab some lunch now! We've been having a very long meeting, at this rate I can eat a horse.

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• I feel so energetic like a horse

• I only eat meat

• I only eat vegetables like a horse

• I am very hungry

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Tomorrow is the first day your final test. Break a leg!

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• You can do your best!

• You can break your leg!

• Be careful!

• Be happy!

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Don't be too nervous, the test is just a piece of cake.

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• very delicious

• very cheap

• very easy

• very nice

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Bella: When the first time I saw her, I thought she was not friendly at all. But it turned out she was kind and easy going.

Joe: That's why don't judge a book by its cover.

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• don't buy a book because you like the cover.

• don't judge people from how they look like.

• don't read a book without seeing the cover.

• judge a book by reading the whole pages.

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Most of my family members are busy so we have family gathering once in a blue moon.

The meaning of the idiom above is...

• very rarely

• very fun

• very easy going

• very often

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