American Idioms - List 6 (What Do They Mean?)

Idioms are phrases where words, together, take on figurative meanings, distinct from literal definitions.

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Over the hill'?

• Too old and no longer fit, or capable of doing tough work

• Do something unacceptable; overstep a boundary, rule, or limit

• Tell information that is not truth to save someone's feelings

• About to be said or almost remembered

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'On the tip of one’s tongue'?

• About to be said or almost remembered

• Be patient

• A person who is no longer young

• An untold source of information

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'A jack of all trades'?

• A person who is skilled in many areas

• Healthy; in good physical condition

• Cheaply; for much less money than its real value

• Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Tell a white lie'?

• Tell information that is not truth to save someone's feelings

• About to be said or almost remembered

• In a risky position; in a dangerous situation

• Be patient

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'No spring chicken'?

• A person who is no longer young

• Spend less money

• Be patient

• In a risky position; in a dangerous situation

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Keep your pants on'?

• Be patient

• In a risky position; in a dangerous situation

• Ignore a situation or possible problem if it might cause trouble

• A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Cross the line'?

• Do something unacceptable; overstep a boundary, rule, or limit

• Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)

• Be patient

• Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'A drop in the bucket'?

• A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference

• A person who is skilled in many areas

• Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

• Healthy; in good physical condition

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Fresh off the boat'?

• Newly arrived from a foreign place

• Cheaply; for much less money than its real value

• Healthy; in good physical condition

• To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done

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