Idioms

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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 'eat your words' mean?

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To apologize or admit that you are wrong.

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What does 'get up on the wrong side of the bed' mean?

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To be in a bad mood.

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What does 'pulling my leg' mean?

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Teasing someone.

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What does 'hold your horses' mean?

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To stop or wait.

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What does 'down in the dumps' mean?

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Feeling sad.

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Can idioms be understood by their literal meanings?

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No, idioms often have meanings that are not related to the individual words.

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Give an example of an idiom that means to be very happy.

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'On cloud nine' means to be very happy.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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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.