Mastering English Animal Idioms

What is an idiom?

• A single word with a straightforward meaning

• A phrase where the meaning isn't derived from the individual words

• A saying that is understood only in specific regions

• A complex grammatical structure

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Why might idioms be challenging to learn?

• They have meanings obvious from the words used

• They are only used in written English

• They are used infrequently

• They vary by region and are not literal

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What does 'It's raining cats and dogs' mean?

• It's a sunny day

• It's raining very heavily

• It's raining very lightly

• Pets are falling from the sky

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

• To bag a cat

• To reveal a secret

• To release a cat

• To confuse someone

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What does 'go cold turkey' mean?

• To start a new habit

• To quit a habit abruptly

• To cook turkey in cold weather

• To eat a cold meal

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Who is described as someone who 'wouldn't hurt a fly'?

• A very aggressive person

• A careless person

• A kind and gentle person

• A person who dislikes insects

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What is 'the elephant in the room'?

• A hidden issue

• An obvious problem no one wants to discuss

• A small, insignificant problem

• A large animal in a physical space

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What does having 'butterflies in your stomach' mean?

• Feeling nervous

• Feeling very full

• Feeling excited

• Literally having insects inside

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What does 'a fish out of water' describe?

• A comfortable situation

• A typical day at the beach

• A person feeling out of place

• A swimming fish

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What happens when you 'open a can of worms'?

• You create more problems

• You go fishing

• You clean a can

• You solve a problem easily

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