Idioms Flashcard

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What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

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It means something is very expensive.

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What does the idiom 'be all ears' mean?

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It means to be ready and eager to listen.

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What does the idiom 'take it easy' mean?

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It means to relax.

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What does the idiom 'be on the ball' mean?

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It means to be able to think or react very quickly.

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What does the idiom 'see eye to eye' mean?

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It means to agree on a subject.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom that means to be very busy.

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'Burning the midnight oil' means to work late into the night.

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

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It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret or a surprise by accident.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.