Idioms

An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of the actual words in it.

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To figure out the meaning of an idiom, you have to use clues in the sentence or the surrounding sentences.

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To my surprise, all at once, Juan shouted, "There's a hissing sound coming from the bushes!" What does all at once mean?

• fearfully

• suddenly

• loudly

• happily

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Once the score reached 45 to 0, Kay asked her team if they should throw in the towel. What does throw in the towel mean?

• decide to quit

• throw the ball

• call their parents

• ask for help

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The party wasn't going well but D doesn't get bent out of shape. He tries to have fun. What does bent out of shape mean?

• to be upset

• to leave the party

• to laugh

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Jay's grandma always reminds her that "variety is the spice of life" when she doesn't want to try something new. What does this mean?

• That I should try new things because it makes life interesting

• That only strange people try new things

• That trying new things is difficult

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"The ball's in your court!" is an idiom.

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"Break a leg!" is an idiom that means good luck.

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"It was a blessing in disguise." is an idiom.

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"I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!" is an idiom.

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