Idioms Flashcard

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What does the idiom 'knock her socks off' mean?

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To impress someone greatly or exceed their expectations.

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What does it mean to 'sweep something under the rug'?

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To hide or ignore a problem or incident.

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What does the idiom 'bark is worse than bite' imply?

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Someone may seem threatening or loud, but they are not actually dangerous.

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What does 'bending over backwards' mean?

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To make a great effort to accommodate or please someone.

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What does the idiom 'jump ship' mean?

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To abandon a situation or stop participating in something.

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What is an idiom?

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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 being very busy.

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'Burning the candle at both ends' means to work excessively hard.

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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 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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To reveal a secret or disclose information unintentionally.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something that is very easy to do.