Idioms for Year 5

Front

What does 'pulling my leg' mean?

Back

Playing a trick.

Front

What does 'I have a frog in my throat' mean?

Back

Unable to use your voice.

Front

What does 'out of the blue' mean?

Back

Without warning.

Front

What does 'feeling blue' mean?

Back

Feeling sad.

Front

What does 'all ears' mean?

Back

Listening carefully.

Front

What does 'a piece of cake' mean?

Back

Something very easy.

Front

What does 'on cloud nine' mean?

Back

Very happy.

Front

What does 'give me a hand' mean?

Back

Help me.

Front

What does 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To start a conversation in a social setting.

Front

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

Back

To be exactly right about something.