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 'his eyes are bigger than his stomach' mean?

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It means he thinks he can eat more than he really can.

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What does 'on the fence' mean?

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It means someone can't decide what they want.

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What does 'made a beeline' mean?

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It means to move quickly toward something.

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What does 'left me hanging' mean?

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It means you were made to wait.

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What does 'cut corners' mean?

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It means to find ways to save time or money.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is the literal meaning of 'cut corners'?

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To physically cut the corners of something.

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Why do we use idioms?

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We use idioms to express ideas in a more colorful and imaginative way.

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Can idioms be understood by their individual words?

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No, idioms often have meanings that are not related to the individual words.