Idiom 7th ELA

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What does 'go the extra mile' mean?

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To make a special effort/try very hard to achieve your goal.

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What is an idiom?

Back

A word or phrase that does not mean what it says.

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What does 'the last straw' mean?

Back

The final problem in a series of problems.

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What type of figurative language is used in 'hit the books'?

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idiom

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What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

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An idiom that means something happens very rarely.

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What is the meaning of 'break the ice'?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something that is very easy to do.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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To make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

Back

Feeling ill or unwell.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret.