Idioms - List 12 - Definitions
Authored by Daniel Crean
English
7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Wrap one’s head around it
To understand something difficult
A mild punishment or reprimand
To watch carefully
Getting a lot of public attention
2.
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30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Walk on eggshells
To be very careful about what you say or do around certain people
Unable to remember a particular thing
To succeed or escape a difficult situation, but just barely
To understand something difficult
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of this idiom? By the skin of one’s teeth
To succeed or escape a difficult situation, but just barely
Make a big deal out of something small
Not under control; unruly
Unable to remember a particular thing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Cry wolf
To call for help when it’s not needed
To be very careful about what you say or do around certain people
To be flexible and adjust easily to situations
To understand something difficult
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Go with the flow
To be flexible and adjust easily to situations
No longer in danger or trouble
Getting a lot of public attention
Right in front of or very close to someone and not noticed
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of this idiom? Slap on the wrist
A mild punishment or reprimand
Getting a lot of public attention
Right in front of or very close to someone and not noticed
No longer in danger or trouble
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of this idiom? The sky’s the limit
Anything is possible
To understand something difficult
Wait a moment; slow down
To hurry or act more quickly
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