October Idioms

During a horror movie night, Anna was 'scared stiff'. What does this idiom mean?

• Anna was very tired

• Anna was extremely scared

• Anna was looking for something hard to find

• Anna was in trouble with Luda

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Anna lost her favorite pen in her room which is extremely messy. This situation is similar to which idiom?

• Feeling like a fish out of water

• Having butterflies in the stomach

• Looking for a needle in a haystack

• Being in hot water

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Anna forgot to do her chores and now she is 'in the doghouse' with her mom. What does the idiom 'in the doghouse' mean in this context?

• Anna is very tired

• Anna is extremely scared

• Anna is looking for something hard to find

• Anna is in trouble with her mom

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Anna made a mistake at work that she didn't correct. Later, it 'came back to haunt her'. What does this idiom mean?

• Anna was very tired

• Anna was extremely scared

• Anna was looking for something hard to find

• Anna's mistake affected her later on

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During a game of hide and seek, Anna noticed that Luda was struggling to find her friends. She said Luda was 'blind as a bat'. What does this idiom mean?

• Being very tired

• Being extremely scared

• To not be able to see very well

• Being in trouble with someone

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During a sleepover, Anna and Luda were discussing the best time to tell ghost stories. Anna mentioned the 'witching hour.' What does this idiom mean?

• Being very tired

• Being extremely scared

• Looking for something hard to find

• The middle of the night

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Anna was talking about Luda and mentioned that she has 'skeletons in the closet'. What does this idiom mean?

• Luda is very tired

• Luda is extremely scared

• Luda has a secret that is embarrassing

• Luda is in trouble with someone

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During a surprise birthday party planning for Luda, Anna accidentally revealed the plan to Luda. Which idiom best describes Anna's action?

• Anna was being very tired

• Anna was being extremely scared

• Anna let the 'cat out of the bag'

• Anna was being in trouble with someone

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Luda and Anna are discussing their study habits. Luda says she prefers studying late at night while Anna prefers studying early in the morning. What idiom best describes Luda's study habit?

• Being very tired

• Being extremely scared

• Looking for something hard to find

• Being a 'night owl'

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During a school trip, Luda and Anna visited a place that seemed like a 'ghost town'. What does this idiom mean?

• Being very tired

• Being extremely scared

• A place where nothing is happening and everyone is gone

• Being in trouble with someone

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