Idioms & Adages

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What does 'knock it off' mean?

Back

Stop what you're doing.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

Back

Not feeling well.

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What does 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' imply?

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Eating an apple every day keeps you in good health.

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What does 'pain in the neck' mean?

Back

Can be hard to get along with sometimes.

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What does 'it's a piece of cake' mean?

Back

Something is easy.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is an adage?

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A traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation.

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Give an example of an idiom related to time.

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'Time flies' means time passes quickly.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.