Thanksgiving Idioms

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What does the idiom 'smart cookie' mean?

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It means someone is very clever.

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What does 'pie in the sky' refer to?

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It refers to something that will most likely never happen.

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What does the phrase 'talk turkey' mean?

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It means to talk about something openly and honestly.

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What does it mean to 'gobble down' food?

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It means to eat food really fast and greedily.

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What does the term 'lemon' mean when referring to a car?

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It means the car had a lot of problems right from the start.

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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 related to food.

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'Bite off more than you can chew' means to take on a task that is too big.

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What does 'bring home the bacon' mean?

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It means to earn a living or provide for one's family.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It means it is your turn to take action or make a decision.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret.