Idioms for Kids

What does the phrase 'hold your horses' mean?

• To start something immediately

• To hold actual horses

• To wait or slow down

• To run quickly

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What does 'raining cats and dogs' refer to?

• A sunny day

• Cats and dogs fighting

• A heavy rainfall

• A noisy situation

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What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

• To reveal a secret

• To release a cat

• To pack groceries

• To buy a new pet

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What does 'have a bee in your bonnet' mean?

• To think and talk a lot about something

• To be allergic to bees

• To have a problem with insects

• To wear a hat with bees

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What does 'a couch potato' refer to?

• A farmer

• A type of vegetable

• Someone who is very active

• A person who watches a lot of TV

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What does 'to have a frog in your throat' mean?

• To have a pet frog

• To be very quiet

• To find it difficult to speak clearly

• To sing beautifully

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What does 'the pot calling the kettle black' mean?

• Cooking advice

• Someone accusing another of a fault they also have

• Choosing kitchenware

• A story about pots and kettles

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What does 'snug as a bug in a rug' mean?

• To be very comfortable

• To be uncomfortable

• To be cold

• To be in a tight space

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What does 'crocodile tears' mean?

• A type of animal

• Tears of joy

• A false display of sadness

• Real sadness

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

• Climbing trees

• Making the wrong choice

• Training a dog

• Singing loudly

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