Idioms & Context Clues

There was lightning and thunder, and the sky was raining cats and dogs.

What does the idiom mean?

• It means it is raining heavily.
• It means there is a light drizzle.
• It means the weather is clear.

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You're on thin ice!

What does this idiom mean?

• The ice is thin and you might get hurt.

• You are successful.

• You are safe and secure.

• You're about to be in trouble.

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We tied the knot last weekend. I wore a beautiful white gown and heels.

What does this idiom mean?

• To get married.
• To start a new job.
• To go on a vacation together.
• To break up with someone.

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I'm going to perform on stage in front of my whole school. My teacher told me to break a leg!

What does this idiom mean?

• It means to take a break during a performance.
• It means to perform poorly on stage.
• It means to wish someone good luck.
• It means to leave the stage immediately.

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I know this lesson is boring, but you need to try and control your body. You always have ants in your pants!

What does this idiom mean?

• To have a lot of energy
• To feel excited about something
• To be overly confident in a situation
• It means to be restless or unable to stay still.

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My brother and I got in an argument, but I decided to leave the room and not poke the bear.

What does this idiom mean?

• To provoke someone who may react aggressively.
• To engage in a friendly conversation.
• To ignore a problem completely.
• To comfort someone in distress.

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I don't know which restaurant we're going to for dinner yet. It's still up in the air.

What does this idiom mean?

• It indicates that the dinner is canceled.
• It means that something is uncertain or not yet decided.
• It refers to a restaurant that is very popular.
• It means that something is very clear and decided.

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"I haven't seen you in forever! What's going on?! You need to spill the tea."

What does this idiom mean?

• To share gossip or reveal secrets.
• To make a mess of something
• To drink tea in a social setting
• To express anger or frustration

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Ms. Chamberlain only paints her nails once in a blue moon.

What does this idiom mean?

• It means something that happens very rarely.
• It refers to a type of rare flower.
• It indicates a special event that occurs every year.
• It means something that happens frequently.

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My day has been awful. I can't wait to go home and blow off steam.

What does this idiom mean?

• To create more tension and anxiety.
• To ignore problems and avoid stress.
• To gain more energy for activities.
• To calm down and release stress or pent-up energy.

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