Tops and Bottoms Vocab

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What does the idiom 'slip up' mean?

Back

make a mistake

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What does the idiom 'hit it off' mean?

Back

became friends

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What does the word 'hollered' mean?

Back

yelled

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What does the word 'profit' mean?

Back

money gained

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What does the word 'scowled' mean?

Back

frowned angrily

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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 friendship.

Back

'Bury the hatchet' means to make peace.

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What is the difference between a literal and figurative meaning?

Back

Literal meaning is the exact meaning of words, while figurative meaning is a symbolic or metaphorical interpretation.

Front

What does it mean to 'make a profit' in a business context?

Back

To earn more money than was spent in the process of doing business.

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What is the significance of understanding idioms in language?

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Understanding idioms helps in grasping the nuances of language and improves communication.