Insta Idioms

What does the phrase "cry me a river" mean?

• To ask someone to go swimming

• To tell someone to stop complaining so much

• To build a bridge

• To sing a song

If someone says "thanks but no thanks," what do they mean?

• They are very thankful

• They want more help

• They are politely refusing something

• They are confused

What does "I stand corrected" mean?

• I am standing up

• I admit I was wrong

• I am very tall

• I am angry

If someone says "that's rich," what are they most likely doing?

• Talking about money

• Saying something is funny or unbelievable

• Asking for food

• Giving a compliment

What does "it's my jam" mean?

• I like this song or thing a lot

• I am eating jelly

• I am in trouble

• I am making music

If something is "much of a muchness," what does it mean?

• It is very different

• It is about food

• It is almost the same as something else

• It is very expensive

What does it mean to "do dirty" to someone?

• To help them clean

• To treat them unfairly or badly

• To play in the mud

• To give them a present

If your friend says, "That's my jam!" when a song plays, what do they mean?

• They want to turn off the music

• They really like the song

• They are hungry

• They are bored

When someone says, "I stand corrected," what are they doing?

• Refusing to listen

• Admitting they made a mistake

• Telling a joke

• Asking a question

If someone says, "That's rich!" after hearing a silly excuse, what do they mean?

• They believe the excuse

• They think the excuse is hard to believe or funny

• They want to hear more

• They are angry