Exploring English Slang and Idioms

What does the idiom 'under the weather' imply?

• Experiencing bad weather

• Feeling ill or not well

• Being physically under a weather phenomenon

• Enjoying the rainy season

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the correct interpretation of 'I'm broke'?

• I am broken hearted

• I am taking a break

• I am physically broken

• I am out of money

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which idiom means to get married?

• Link the chains

• Cut the rope

• Tie the knot

• Bind the ties

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does 'eye candy' refer to?

• A type of sweet

• Something or someone very attractive to look at

• A new brand of candy

• A visual warning signal

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the slang 'sucks' generally mean?

• To be excellent or great

• To physically pull on something

• To perform an action poorly

• To use a straw

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom 'dump someone' imply?

• To end a relationship with someone

• To literally dump something on someone

• To start a relationship

• To physically throw someone away

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of 'couch potato'?

• A type of potato that is very comfortable

• A new technology gadget

• A person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV

• Someone who is very active and outgoing

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does 'high maintenance' refer to?

• A low-cost project

• A simple and easy-going individual

• A person who requires a lot of emotional or financial investment

• A building requiring a lot of care

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which idiom describes a heavy rain?

• It's lightly sprinkling

• It's a sunny day

• It's a dry season

• It's raining cats and dogs

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What does the idiom 'nature's call' euphemistically refer to?

• A call to protect the environment

• A sound from a natural source

• The need to use the restroom

• A phone call made outdoors

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A