Idioms, Adages, Proverbs

What is an adage?

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A wise saying about something that is believed to be true in a culture.

• A scientific theory that explains natural phenomena.

• A historical event that is widely recognized.

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What does 'break a leg' mean?

• To take a break

• To perform poorly

• Good luck!

• To fall down

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

• To keep a secret.

• To reveal a secret.

• To make a mess.

• To tell a joke.

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What does 'practice makes perfect' mean?

• You will learn by doing something many times.

• You will become perfect without any effort.

• Practice is not necessary for improvement.

• Only professionals need to practice.

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What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

• To be very cheap.

• To be very expensive.

• To be of low quality.

• To be a good deal.

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What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

• To be exactly right about something.

• To make a mistake in judgment.

• To avoid the main issue.

• To take a risk without thinking.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

• It is your decision to make.

• It is time to play a game.

• It refers to a sports event.

• It means to wait for someone else's response.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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

• To be overly enthusiastic about a project.

• To follow the correct path in a situation.

• To ignore important details in a discussion.

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What is the difference between an idiom and a proverb?

• An idiom is a figure of speech, while a proverb is a wise saying.

• An idiom is a type of proverb that is always true.

• A proverb is a figure of speech, while an idiom is a wise saying.

• Idioms and proverbs are the same and can be used interchangeably.

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What is a proverb?

• A type of poem that tells a story.

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

• A lengthy narrative that describes historical events.

• A scientific theory that explains natural phenomena.

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