Idioms

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What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

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It means 'once in a while'.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means 'easy'.

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What does 'to start off on the wrong foot' mean?

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It means 'to begin with a bad start'.

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What does 'feeling blue' mean?

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It means 'you are feeling sad'.

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What does 'to have a sweet tooth' mean?

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It means 'he really loves sweets'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom that means 'to be very happy'.

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'On cloud nine' means to be very happy.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

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It means to be exactly right about something.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret.