Exploring English Fruit Idioms and Expressions

What does the idiom 'real lemon' imply about something?

• It is extremely successful

• It is defective or unsatisfactory

• It is rare and valuable

• It is very desirable

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What does 'sour grapes' mean?

• Being envious of something unattainable

• Rejecting something out of spite

• Enjoying what one has

• Desiring more than one can handle

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What does 'another bite of the cherry' signify?

• A dangerous situation

• A repeat of a past mistake

• A final warning

• A new opportunity

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What does it mean if something 'bears fruit'?

• It starts producing results

• It loses its original shape

• It causes trouble

• It becomes less valuable

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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What does 'upset the apple cart' mean?

• To harvest apples

• To make an apple pie

• To ruin plans or disturb the status quo

• To organize things

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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What is meant by 'forbidden fruit'?

• An unpopular opinion

• Something that is desired but not allowed

• A rare type of fruit

• A dangerous action

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What does the idiom 'rotten apple' imply?

• An apple pie gone bad

• A fruit that is not ripe yet

• A type of apple that is not sweet

• A person who spoils things for others

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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What does 'life's just a bowl of cherries' mean?

• Life is unpredictable

• Life is carefree and pleasant

• Life is full of challenges

• Life is full of hard work

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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What does 'brown as a berry' typically describe?

• A type of berry

• A sun-tanned skin

• A color of a horse

• A ripe fruit

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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What does 'going bananas' mean?

• Becoming very excited or crazy

• Cooking a dessert

• Going on a trip

• Eating lots of fruits

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B