Understanding Idioms

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What is an idiom?
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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
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What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?
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It means that it's raining very heavily.
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What does 'give someone the cold shoulder' mean?
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It means to ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.
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How would you use the idiom 'break the ice'?
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It's used to describe making people feel more relaxed in a social setting, often by doing something fun or starting a conversation.
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What is the meaning of 'an arm and a leg'?
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It means something is very expensive or costly.
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Explain the idiom 'the ball is in your court'.
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It means that it's your turn to take action or make a decision.
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What does 'bite the bullet' mean?
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It means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
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What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
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It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
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Explain 'a blessing in disguise'.
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It refers to something that seems bad at first but results in something good.
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What does 'costs an arm and a leg' mean?
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Something is very expensive.
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What does 'go the extra mile' mean?
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It means to make more effort than is expected of you.
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What is the meaning of 'piece of cake'?
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It means something is very easy to do.
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How would you use 'spill the beans'?
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It's used when someone reveals a secret or lets out important information.
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Explain the idiom 'take with a grain of salt'.
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It means to view something with skepticism or not to take it too seriously.
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What does 'under the weather' mean?
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It means to feel sick or unwell.
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