Idiomatic Expressions

What does the phrase "hit me like a ton of bricks" mean?

• I felt very happy

• I suddenly realized something

• I was very tired

What does "a real wake-up call" refer to?

• An experience that made me realize something important

• A loud noise in the morning

• A phone call from a friend

What does "opened my eyes to" mean?

• Made me sleepy

• Made me aware of something I hadn’t seen before

• Made me close my eyes

What does "pulled the rug out from under me" mean?

• Surprised or shocked me in a destabilizing way

• Made me feel comfortable

• Gave me a new carpet

What does "the penny dropped" mean?

• I lost some money

• I finally understood something clearly

• I found a penny

What does "I was all over the place" mean?

• I was traveling a lot

• I was emotionally confused

• I was very organized

What does "my heart sank" mean?

• I felt sudden disappointment

• I was very excited

• I was very hungry

What does "on cloud nine" mean?

• Extremely happy

• Very sleepy

• Very confused

What does "at my wit’s end" mean?

• Very smart

• Frustrated or unsure what to do

• Very tired

What does "had a lump in my throat" mean?

• Feeling emotional, close to tears

• Feeling very hungry

• Feeling very cold