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Idioms - List 12 - Definitions

Authored by Daniel Crean

English

7th - 8th Grade

Idioms - List 12 - Definitions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Wrap one’s head around it

To understand something difficult

A mild punishment or reprimand

To watch carefully

Getting a lot of public attention

2.

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What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Walk on eggshells

To be very careful about what you say or do around certain people

Unable to remember a particular thing

To succeed or escape a difficult situation, but just barely

To understand something difficult

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the literal meaning of this idiom? By the skin of one’s teeth

To succeed or escape a difficult situation, but just barely

Make a big deal out of something small

Not under control; unruly

Unable to remember a particular thing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Cry wolf

To call for help when it’s not needed

To be very careful about what you say or do around certain people

To be flexible and adjust easily to situations

To understand something difficult

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Go with the flow

To be flexible and adjust easily to situations

No longer in danger or trouble

Getting a lot of public attention

Right in front of or very close to someone and not noticed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Slap on the wrist

A mild punishment or reprimand

Getting a lot of public attention

Right in front of or very close to someone and not noticed

No longer in danger or trouble

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the literal meaning of this idiom? The sky’s the limit

Anything is possible

To understand something difficult

Wait a moment; slow down

To hurry or act more quickly

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