Michelle Gaines. What is an idiom? words, phrases, or expressions that do not mean exactly what they say unusual expressions that are either grammatically.

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Michelle Gaines

What is an idiom? words, phrases, or expressions that do not mean exactly what they say unusual expressions that are either grammatically incorrect or have a meaning that cannot be comprehended using context clues Usually written in a humorous way

Michelle Gaines It ’ s Raining Cats and Dogs!!!! It ’ s raining cats and dogs means: a.Cats and dogs are falling from the sky. b.It ’ s raining very hard. c.It ’ s not raining much at all. d. The weather is horrible. a. c. d. b. HINT: I can ’ t go outside because it ’ s raining cats and dogs and I would get soaked!

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Michelle Gaines Skeletons in Your Closet Skeletons in your closet means: a.Your closet is full of skeletons. b.You are hiding something in your closet. c.You have secrets or something that you don ’ t want anyone to know. d.You are not afraid of anything. a. b. c. d. Hint: Why shouldn ’ t you be able to answer all of my questions? Don ’ t tell me you have skeletons in your closet!

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Michelle Gaines Shake a leg means: a.A dance move used in the Shag. b.Shake your leg to get a bug off of it. c.Hurry up! d.You are doing the Hokey Pokey. Hint: We ’ re going to be late for the plane if you don ’ t shake a leg! a.a. b. d.d. c.c.

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Michelle Gaines To break the iceTo be the first to say or do something hoping that others will join you To have a chip on your shoulder Describes a person who is angry and defensive or who is always ready to argue or fight Hold your horsesBe patient; wait a minute Over the hillOld or too old to do something On cloud nineVery happy or excited Pulling your legTeasing you Common Idioms and their meanings: