IDIOMS | WEATHER IDIOMS | LEARNING ENGLISH CONVERSATION Part 2

IDIOMS | WEATHER IDIOMS | LEARNING ENGLISH CONVERSATION Part 2

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explores various idioms, explaining their meanings and providing examples. It covers idioms like 'tip of the iceberg', 'once in a blue moon', 'raining cats and dogs', 'rain on your parade', 'steal someone's thunder', 'under the weather', 'know which way the wind blows', and 'take the wind out of your sails'. Each idiom is discussed in terms of its usage, context, and relevance, often with personal anecdotes or historical references to illustrate their meanings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'tip of the iceberg' imply?

The visible part of a much larger issue

A small problem that is easily solved

A situation that is completely understood

A minor inconvenience

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does a 'blue moon' occur?

Once every month

Twice a year

Rarely, as it is the second full moon in a month

Every week

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the idiom 'raining cats and dogs'?

A light drizzle

A very heavy rain

A sunny day

A windy day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to 'rain on someone's parade'?

To join someone's celebration

To ignore someone's achievements

To ruin someone's excitement

To celebrate with someone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to 'steal someone's thunder'?

To help someone succeed

To surprise someone

To make a loud noise

To take credit for someone else's idea

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'under the weather' refer to?

Being very tired

Feeling extremely happy

Being caught in a storm

Feeling slightly unwell

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'to take the wind out of your sails' mean?

To boost someone's confidence

To lose momentum or enthusiasm

To start a new journey

To gain speed