EINTY - Idioms and Proverbs

What does the idiom "skeletons in the closet" refer to in the context of the Lee family?

• Hidden secrets and silent struggles

• Family celebrations

• Open communication

• Financial issues

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which idiom describes being in a difficult situation with no easy solution?

• Keep at arm's length

• Between a rock and a hard place

• The last straw

• Walking on eggshells

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "keep at arm's length" mean in the context of the Lee family?

• To maintain emotional distance

• To embrace closely

• To share secrets

• To argue frequently

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which idiom means to rely heavily on one person or goal?

• A double-edged sword

• Out of sight, out of mind

• Put all one's eggs in one basket

• Reading between the lines

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "a double-edged sword" signify in the Lee family dynamics?

• Only positive effects

• Only negative effects

• Both positive and negative effects

• No effects at all

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does "reading between the lines" involve?

• Ignoring the obvious

• Understanding unspoken or implied meaning

• Literal interpretation

• Overlooking details

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of "the last straw" in Lydia's context?

• A minor inconvenience

• A small event leading to a bigger emotional response

• A new beginning

• A forgotten memory

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which idiom describes acting cautiously to avoid upsetting someone?

• Falling through the cracks

• Walking on eggshells

• Out of sight, out of mind

• The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "falling through the cracks" mean in the Lee family?

• Being celebrated

• Being neglected or overlooked

• Being understood

• Being supported

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "out of sight, out of mind" symbolize in the Lee family?

• Constant attention

• Forgetting or ignoring something not in view

• Frequent reminders

• Open discussions

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B