Idioms and Phrases
English Language
Idioms and Phrases starts at 5 and continues till grade 12.
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Explain the meaning of the idiom 'actions speak louder than words.'
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'burn the midnight oil.'
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'the best of both worlds.'
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'to be all ears.'
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'to be on the fence.'
What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
What does 'hit the sack' mean?
What does 'jump on the bandwagon' mean?
Choose the correct meaning of 'a dime a dozen.'
(1) Very expensive
(2) Very common and not special
(3) A group of coins
(4) A dozen eggs
Choose the correct meaning of 'add fuel to the fire.'
(1) To make a situation worse
(2) To cook food
(3) To help someone
(4) To start a campfire
Choose the correct meaning of 'let sleeping dogs lie.'
(1) To let animals rest
(2) To avoid restarting old conflicts
(3) To walk a dog
(4) To ignore your pet
Choose the correct meaning of 'the ball is in your court.'
(1) You are playing tennis
(2) It is your turn to take action
(3) You are in trouble
(4) You are in a playground
Fill in the blank: If you 'break a ________', you are wishing someone good luck.
Fill in the blank: If you 'get a taste of your own ________', you experience the same bad treatment you have given to others.
Fill in the blank: If you 'go the extra ________', you do more than what is expected.
Fill in the blank: If you 'have a change of ________', you change your opinion or decision.
Is the idiom 'a blessing in disguise' used for something that seems bad at first but turns out good? Yes or No.
Is the idiom 'costs an arm and a leg' used to describe something that is very cheap? Yes or No.
Is the idiom 'hit the jackpot' used to describe winning or being very successful? Yes or No.
Is the idiom 'hit the road' used to mean starting a journey? Yes or No.
