Figurative Language Meanings Flashcard

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What does this figurative language mean?
He was a busy bee.

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He was working hard.

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What does this figurative language mean?
It was raining cats and dogs this morning.

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It was raining very hard.

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What does this figurative language mean?
The new student is sweet as pie!

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She is a great friend

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What does this figurative language mean?
It is hotter than the sun outside today.

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It is extremely hot.

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What does this figurative language mean? Sarah was cool as a cucumber before her big test.

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Sarah felt very cold before her test.

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What does this figurative language mean?
The leaves raced to the ground.

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The leaves fell quickly.

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What does this figurative language mean?
The thunder was loud as fireworks.

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The thunder was very loud.

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What does this figurative language mean?
I slept like a log last night.

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I did not move last night because I slept so good.

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What does this figurative language mean?
My family has a ton to do this weekend!

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My family has a very busy weekend.

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What does this figurative language mean?
The baby was fast as lightning.

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The baby moved around fast.