Idioms (Figurative Language)

I left the house too quickly and picked up the wrong umbrella. I said to myself, "When it rains it pours." What does this idiom mean?

• you need to have an umbrella with you at all times.

• playing in the rain is fun!

• things are going to get better.

• everything is going wrong all at the same time.

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This is a "Piece of cake!" What does this idiom mean?

• eating cake

• very easy

• part of a whole

• something that is mine

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Whenever it's time for my solo, I get cold feet. What does this idiom mean?

• my feet are cold

• wear socks

• my feet are hot

• to be nervous

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In the same boat means:

• in a boat
• at the lake
• in the same situation
• buying a boat

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Hold your horses means:

• make your horses stop
• wait a minute
• hug a horse
• ride a horse

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Slipped my mind means:

• slipped over my head
• my mind is slipping
• I took a drink
• I forgot

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What does "all ears" mean?

• listening intently

• Everything is going your way

• You're in big trouble

• You feel very happy

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What is an idiom?

• A phrase that has a meaning different from the definition; a common saying

• An exaggeration

• Words that show sound; comic book words

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Mary is feeling a little under the weather.

• Hyperbole

• Idiom

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I was on the phone with my friend complaining about how much my dad yells at me. Then my dad came in through the door! :(

What's the appropriate idiom?

• It was the final straw

• Call it a day

• Speak of the devil

• It's a no-brainer.

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