Idioms, Proverbs, and Adages

What is an idiom

• The same as an adage.

• A common figurative phrase.

• The same as a proverb.

• Jenny is on the fence because she is looking for her dog that ran away.

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The expression "on the fence" is an idiom meaning:

• Broken-hearted

• I am overwhelmed.

• Undecided

• I have more shoes than I can count.

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When I took this job, I bit off more than I can chew. What is the meaning of this idiom?

• I have more cake in my mouth than I can swallow comfortably.

• I am overwhelmed and need help getting all of my work done.

• I think that I am going to be sick.

• I eat too much steak.

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What is a proverb?

• A saying that has been popularly accepted over a long period of time.

• Where there's smoke, there's fire.

• The same as an idiom.

• A simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated.

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What is the meaning of the following proverb? Actions speak louder than words.

• Your actions have a voice.

• What you do means more than what you say you are going to do.

• Be kind to others.

• Always be honest with what you say and do.

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Tell me the meaning of the following idiom. Birds of a feather flock together.

• Birds that look alike should all fly south together for the winter.

• People who are similar and have similar interests will always find each other in a room full of individuals. They will congregate in a similar group.

• People that are different will never get along.

• Be the change you want to see in the world.

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What is the meaning of the following adage? You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

• It's really hard for older people to learn something new and use it on a daily basis. My grandmother has a hard time using her cell phone because it's new to her and and she doesn't have anyone to ask for help.

• Don't give old people cell phones.

• Be willing to help others that are older than you because sometimes you will need help.

• Always go slower than everyone else in the hopes that you can understand what is going on better.

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When I can't make heads or tails out of something, what am I having trouble with?

• Seeing both sides of a coin.

• Making sense of something.

• Reading hieroglyphics.

• Understanding someone speaking Japanese.

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"Get a kick" out of this means...

• to kick someone

• to be kicked by somebody

• to have a good time

• to have a bad time

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Which sentence contains an idiom?

• He came up with a low of motion.

• The action happens when one object crashes into another.

• This is the reaction.

• When you're on a bumper car ride at an amusement park, things may seem out of hand.

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