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I'm feeling under the weather today.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, "under the weather" means to be feeling sick or unwell.
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It's raining cats and dogs outside.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, raining cats and dogs means "it's pouring down rain".
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Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used,
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Gretta wasn’t feeling well, so she asked her friend if she could take a rain check on a playdate.
What is the meaning of “take a rain check”?
The phrase “take a rain check” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Take a rain check” means to be unable to accept an invitation now, but that you'd like to do the same activity sometime in the future.
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The answer to the teacher’s question was on the tip of his tongue, but Jason was unable to answer when he was called on.
What is the meaning of the “tip of the tongue”?
The phrase “tip of the tongue” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Tip of the tongue” means you can’t recall something, but you think you do know it.
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Gabe hurt Jenn’s feelings with his mean comment. The comment was below the belt.
What is the meaning of “below the belt”?
The phrase “below the belt” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Below the belt” means unfair and overly mean.
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He has fallen head over heels for her.
What is the meaning of “head over heels”?
The phrase “head over heels” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. The phrase “head over heels” means to be in love.
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Don’t beat around the bush, just tell me how you are feeling.
What is the meaning of “beat around the bush”?
The phrase “beat around the bush” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. The phrase “beat around the bush” means to avoid talking about something unpleasant.
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I asked my mom what we were going to have for dinner, she said we’d cross that bridge once we come to it.
What is the meaning of “cross that bridge once we come to it”?
The phrase “cross that bridge once we come to it” is an adage. An adage also means something different from what it says. Adages are old sayings that give advice or describe the way things are. “Cross that bridge once we come to it” means to deal with something when it happens, but not before.
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You’re working too hard. Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.
What is the meaning of “stop and smell the roses”?
The phrase “stop and smell the roses” is an adage. An adage also means something different from what it says. Adages are old sayings that give advice or describe the way things are. “Stop and smell the roses” means to take time to enjoy life.
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I'm feeling under the weather today.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, "under the weather" means to be feeling sick or unwell.
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It's raining cats and dogs outside.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, raining cats and dogs means "it's pouring down rain".
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Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used,
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Gretta wasn’t feeling well, so she asked her friend if she could take a rain check on a playdate.
What is the meaning of “take a rain check”?
The phrase “take a rain check” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Take a rain check” means to be unable to accept an invitation now, but that you'd like to do the same activity sometime in the future.
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The answer to the teacher’s question was on the tip of his tongue, but Jason was unable to answer when he was called on.
What is the meaning of the “tip of the tongue”?
The phrase “tip of the tongue” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Tip of the tongue” means you can’t recall something, but you think you do know it.
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Gabe hurt Jenn’s feelings with his mean comment. The comment was below the belt.
What is the meaning of “below the belt”?
The phrase “below the belt” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. “Below the belt” means unfair and overly mean.
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He has fallen head over heels for her.
What is the meaning of “head over heels”?
The phrase “head over heels” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. The phrase “head over heels” means to be in love.
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Don’t beat around the bush, just tell me how you are feeling.
What is the meaning of “beat around the bush”?
The phrase “beat around the bush” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. The phrase “beat around the bush” means to avoid talking about something unpleasant.
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I asked my mom what we were going to have for dinner, she said we’d cross that bridge once we come to it.
What is the meaning of “cross that bridge once we come to it”?
The phrase “cross that bridge once we come to it” is an adage. An adage also means something different from what it says. Adages are old sayings that give advice or describe the way things are. “Cross that bridge once we come to it” means to deal with something when it happens, but not before.
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You’re working too hard. Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.
What is the meaning of “stop and smell the roses”?
The phrase “stop and smell the roses” is an adage. An adage also means something different from what it says. Adages are old sayings that give advice or describe the way things are. “Stop and smell the roses” means to take time to enjoy life.
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