Idioms & Adages

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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 'under the weather' mean?

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'Under the weather' means not feeling well.

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What is an adage?

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An adage is a traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation.

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

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It suggests that eating healthy can help maintain good health.

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What does 'a pain in the neck' mean?

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It means someone or something that is annoying or bothersome.

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What does 'every cloud has a silver lining' mean?

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It means that there is something good in every bad situation.

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Give an example of an idiom related to time.

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'Time flies' is an idiom that means time passes quickly.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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'Break the ice' means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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

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It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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What is the meaning of 'piece of cake'?

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'Piece of cake' means something that is very easy to do.