idioms Nobel - 4th grade

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What is an idiom?

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A word or phrase which means something different from its literal meaning.

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

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It's your turn to take action or make a decision.

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What does 'for the birds' mean?

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That's not for me.

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What does 'keep your chin up' mean?

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Don't feel bad. Stay positive.

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What does 'pain in the neck' mean?

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My friend can be hard to get along with sometimes.

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What is 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 does 'break the ice' mean?

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To start a conversation in a social setting.

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

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To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something that is very easy to do.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

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Feeling ill or sick.