Hyperbole and Idioms

Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

• Carla takes yoga classes.

• She said something embarrassing.

• Carla ate a snack.

She is walking on eggshells means...

• She is learning how to walk.

• She is in the chicken coop.

• She is trying not to upset anyone.

What does it really mean: "She was pulling my leg."

• She grabbed my leg and tugged on it.

• She hurt my leg.

• She was joking with me. 

I'm dying to see that movie.

• I can wait a little longer.

• I don't want to see the movie.

• I'm excited about seeing the movie.

What does the hyperbole "If I don't get the perfect piece of apple pie, I'll die" mean?

• They will be very upset if they don't get a perfect piece of apple pie.

• They won't die.

• They will actually die if they don't get the perfect piece.

I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I’m faster than lightning.

• metaphor/hyperbole

• idiom/hyperbole

• hyperbole/idiom

• idiom/metaphor

is an example of hyperbole.

• He's running faster than the wind.

• The chocolate cake is as sweet as l

• I've told you a million times.

• The alarm clock screamed this morni

This bag weighs a ton! I've told you to clean your room a million times!

• idiom

• irony

• pun

• hyperbole

He was on top of the world when he hit his first homerun.

• Hyperbole

• Idiom

Select the idiom that exaggerates the concept of being cautious:

• Better safe than sorry.

• Walking on eggshells.

• Keeping an eye out.

• Looking over your shoulder.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept