American Idioms
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Keep your pants on'?
Be patient
In a risky position; in a dangerous situation
Ignore a situation or possible problem if it might cause trouble
A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Cross the line'?
Do something unacceptable; overstep a boundary, rule, or limit
Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)
Be patient
Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Fresh off the boat'?
Newly arrived from a foreign place
Cheaply; for much less money than its real value
Healthy; in good physical condition
To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Give someone a pat on the back'?
To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done
A person who is no longer young
About to be said or almost remembered
Too old and no longer fit, or capable of doing tough work
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Tighten one's belt'?
Spend less money
Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with
Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)
Cheaply; for much less money than its real value
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the idiom 'For a song'?
Cheaply; for much less money than its real value
Situations in life are improving
An untold source of information
Spend less money
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Fit as a fiddle'?
Healthy; in good physical condition
Too old and no longer fit, or capable of doing tough work
Spend less money
Not to make future plans based on something that has not happened
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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