Understanding Idioms

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What is an idiom?

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

It means that it's raining very heavily.

What does 'give someone the cold shoulder' mean?

It means to ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.

How would you use the idiom 'break the ice'?

It's used to describe making people feel more relaxed in a social setting, often by doing something fun or starting a conversation.

What is the meaning of 'an arm and a leg'?

It means something is very expensive or costly.

Explain the idiom 'the ball is in your court'.

It means that it's your turn to take action or make a decision.

What does 'bite the bullet' mean?

It means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.

What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

Explain 'a blessing in disguise'.

It refers to something that seems bad at first but results in something good.

What does 'costs an arm and a leg' mean?

Something is very expensive.

What does 'go the extra mile' mean?

It means to make more effort than is expected of you.

What is the meaning of 'piece of cake'?

It means something is very easy to do.

How would you use 'spill the beans'?

It's used when someone reveals a secret or lets out important information.

Explain the idiom 'take with a grain of salt'.

It means to view something with skepticism or not to take it too seriously.

What does 'under the weather' mean?

It means to feel sick or unwell.