Understanding Idioms and Expressions

What does "pulling my leg" mean in the sentence: "When Jason said he'd run a mile in two minutes, everyone knew he was pulling my leg"?

• Telling the truth

• Joking around

• Hurting someone

• Running fast

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What does "under the weather" mean in the sentence: "Sarah was feeling under the weather, so she stayed home from school"?

• Sick

• Outside

• Tired

• In a storm

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What does "hold your horses" mean in the sentence: "I know you're excited, but hold your horses! We'll leave in ten minutes"?

• Be patient

• Run fast

• Stay outside

• Hurry up

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What does "on cloud nine" mean in the sentence: "Ben was on cloud nine when he won the spelling bee"?

• Very happy

• Lost in the clouds

• Sad

• Tired

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What does "a piece of cake" mean in the sentence: "After studying all night, the math test was a piece of cake for Emma"?

• Very difficult

• Very easy

• A small treat

• Sweet and delicious

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What does "break the ice" mean in the sentence: "To start the meeting, the manager told a joke to break the ice"?

• Start a conversation

• Make someone cold

• Break something

• End the meeting

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What does "hit the hay" mean in the sentence: "After a long day, I'm ready to hit the hay"?

• Go to sleep

• Work in the field

• Play with hay

• Start a fight

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What does "spill the beans" mean in the sentence: "Tom accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party"?

• Reveal a secret

• Make a mess

• Cook dinner

• Plant seeds

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What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean in the sentence: "The new video game console cost an arm and a leg"?

• Very expensive

• Very cheap

• Free

• Dangerous

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What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean in the sentence: "When she let the cat out of the bag, everyone knew about the surprise"?

• Reveal a secret

• Release a pet

• Hide something

• Buy a gift

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