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 'on the fence' mean?

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It means someone can't decide what they want.

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What does 'sleep on it' mean?

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It means to think about something overnight before making a decision.

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What does 'has butterflies in his stomach' mean?

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It means someone is nervous about something.

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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 'go over my head' mean?

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It means something is too hard to understand.

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What is a figurative meaning?

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A figurative meaning is a meaning that is not literal and often uses metaphors or idioms.

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Can idioms be understood by their individual words?

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No, idioms often cannot be understood by the individual meanings of the words.

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Give an example of an idiom that means to be very happy.

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'On cloud nine' means to be very happy.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to start a conversation in a social setting.