English Idioms - Set 1

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What does the idiom 'Raise A White Flag' mean?

Back

To give up or accept defeat.

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What does the idiom 'Butter Up' mean?

Back

To flatter or compliment someone because you want something.

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What does the idiom 'Pull Yourself Together' mean?

Back

To calm down and behave normally.

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What does the idiom 'Roll Out The Red Carpet' mean?

Back

To greet someone with respect and a warm welcome.

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What does the idiom 'Tickled Pink' mean?

Back

To be excited or happy.

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What is an example of 'Raise A White Flag' in a sentence?

Back

After losing the game, the team decided to raise a white flag.

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What is an example of 'Butter Up' in a sentence?

Back

She tried to butter up her teacher to get a better grade.

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What is an example of 'Pull Yourself Together' in a sentence?

Back

He needed to pull himself together before the big presentation.

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What is an example of 'Roll Out The Red Carpet' in a sentence?

Back

The hotel rolled out the red carpet for the celebrity guest.

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What is an example of 'Tickled Pink' in a sentence?

Back

She was tickled pink when she received the surprise gift.