Idioms Flashcard
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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the idiom 'got the short end of the stick' mean?
Back
It means to feel like someone else received a better deal or gift than you did.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the idiom 'open a whole new can of worms' mean?
Back
It means to start a complicated or troublesome situation that is difficult to manage.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the idiom 'sweep it under the rug' mean?
Back
It means to hide or ignore a problem or mistake instead of addressing it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the idiom 'bending over backwards' mean?
Back
It means to make a great effort to accommodate or please someone.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the idiom 'until the cows come home' mean?
Back
It means to continue doing something for a very long time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an idiom?
Back
An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of an idiom related to time.
Back
'Time flies' means that time passes quickly.
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