Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

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What does the idiom 'When it rains, it pours' mean?

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When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically.

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What does it mean to say 'There are butterflies in my stomach'?

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I'm nervous.

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What does the proverb 'Every cloud has a silver lining' suggest?

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You can find something good in every bad situation.

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What does the idiom 'You're barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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You are asking the wrong person.

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What does 'put our heads together' mean?

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Work together to make a plan.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is a proverb?

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A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

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What is an adage?

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A traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation.

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Give an example of an idiom related to being happy.

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'On cloud nine' means to be very happy.

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What does the idiom 'Break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.