Idiom Practice #1

Front

What does 'horseplay' mean?

Back

Causing a disturbance by clowning around.

Front

What does 'until the cows came home' mean?

Back

Would keep going for a long time.

Front

What does 'knock it off' mean?

Back

Stop it.

Front

What does 'bending over backwards' mean?

Back

Trying very hard.

Front

What does 'got the short end of the stick' mean?

Back

Upset because it was unfair.

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Front

Give an example of an idiom related to time.

Back

'Time flies' means that time passes quickly.

Front

What does 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

Front

What does 'spill the beans' mean?

Back

To reveal a secret.

Front

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

Back

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.