Idioms

What is an idiom?

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Give an example of an idiom and write the meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom and write the meaning.

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What does “she has a green thumb” really mean?

• She is really good at gardening.

• She spilled green paint on her thumb.

• Her fingernails are painted green.

• She hurt her thumb.

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What does “he’s in hot water” really mean?

• His bath water was too hot.

• The water is boiling.

• He is in big trouble!

• He is real good.

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What does “I’m all tied up” really mean?

• I can tie a really good knot!

• I’m very busy right now.

• Help! Someone tied me up.

• I am very clumsy.

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What does “I’m all ears” really mean?

• I am listening very closely to what you have to say.

• My ears are too big.

• I can hear really well.

• I can hear things that do not make sounds.

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What does “she has butterflies in her stomach” really mean?

• She has a nervous or anxious feeling.

• She swallowed a butterfly.

• She feels sick.

• She is really happy.

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What does “he got up on the wrong side of the bed” really mean?

• He hit his head when he got out of bed this morning.

• His bed is pushed up against the wall and he can only use one side.

• He has been grumpy since he woke up.

• He was sick when he got out of bed.

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He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

• He was born to a rich family

• He was born hungry

• He was born with teeth

• He has silver teeth.

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