Exploring English Idioms

What does the idiom 'crocodile tears' imply?

• Tears of joy

• Fake or insincere tears

• Genuine sadness

• Extreme happiness

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is meant by 'it takes two to tango' in a situation?

• Only one person is to blame

• It is a joyful situation

• A dance performance is needed

• Both parties are responsible

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which idiom describes someone who spends a lot of time watching TV?

• Couch potato

• Busy bee

• Green fingers

• Skeleton in the closet

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does 'a hot potato' refer to?

• A cold situation

• A controversial issue

• An easy task

• A delicious meal

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

If someone is 'as free as a bird', what does it mean?

• They are sad

• They are completely free

• They are busy

• They are trapped

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom 'see red' signify?

• Feeling sad

• Being calm

• Feeling happy

• Being extremely angry

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does 'face the music' mean?

• Start dancing

• Ignore the situation

• Accept consequences

• Listen to music

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does 'thinking outside the box' encourage?

• Physical activity

• Conventional thinking

• Creative thinking

• Repetitive tasks

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does 'put yourself in someone’s shoes' mean?

• Wear someone's shoes

• Understand someone's situation

• Follow someone

• Challenge someone

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

What does 'if you kick the books' suggest?

• Playing football

• Eating

• Studying hard

• Sleeping

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7