Idioms

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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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What does 'knew the lines by heart' mean?

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It means to have memorized the lines.

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What does 'all ears' mean?

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It means to be listening very closely.

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What does 'cold feet' mean?

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It means to feel nervous or anxious about something.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

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It means to feel sick.

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What does 'zip your lips' mean?

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It means to be quiet.

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Give an example of an idiom related to being happy.

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'On cloud nine' means to be very happy.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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

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It means to be exactly right about something.