
Idioms
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Abigail Wigger
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Idioms
Figurative Language
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Multiple Choice
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An idiom is...
a figure of speech
an expression not to be taken literally
mostly used in informal situations
used to express ideas more clearly/more interestingly
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Multiple Choice
Bart has never been able to eat more than half a pizza before. But today, he thinks he can eat a whole one! His eyes are bigger than his stomach.
What is the meaning of "his eyes are bigger than his stomach?"
He has really BIG eyes!
He can eat a lot.
His stomach is really small.
He thinks he can eat more than he really can.
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Multiple Choice
Some people are really good at fractions, but not me. Fractions go over my head.
What is the meaning of "go over my head?"
I see fractions in the sky.
It means that it is too hard to understand.
Fractions are in my head.
Fractions are above me.
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Multiple Choice
Eric wants to get Chinese food. Lindsey wants to get Mexican food. But Marcy is on the fence.
What is the meaning of "on the fence?"
She is sitting on a fence.
She can't decide what she wants.
She wants both Chinese and Mexican food.
She doesn't like either type of food.
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Multiple Choice
Pablo is about to speak in front of a big group. He's never done it before. So, he has butterflies in his stomach.
What is the meaning of "has butterflies in his stomach?"
He swallowed butterlies.
He feels like he is sick to his stomach.
His stomach is being tickled.
He is nervous about speaking in front of people.
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Multiple Choice
I invited Cara to my party, but she still hasn't said if she's coming. She has left me hanging for two weeks!
What is the meaning of "Left me hanging?"
You were left hanging on the monkey bars.
You and your friend were having fun together.
You were made to wait.
You went to the party.
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Multiple Choice
Bart has never been able to eat more than half a pizza before. But today, he thinks he can eat a whole one! His eyes are bigger than his stomach.
What is the meaning of "his eyes are bigger than his stomach?"
He has really BIG eyes!
He can eat a lot.
His stomach is really small.
He thinks he can eat more than he really can.
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