Question 1

What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

Accepted Answer

To die.

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To clean the house.

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To go for a run.

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To play a musical instrument.

Question 2

What does the phrase 'break a leg' mean in the context of theater?

Accepted Answer

Good luck.

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Give up.

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Start dancing.

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Get some rest.

Question 3

What does the phrase 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

Accepted Answer

To be exactly right or accurate.

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To fix a broken chair.

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To go fishing.

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To play a sport.

Question 4

What does it mean to 'butter someone up'?

Accepted Answer

To flatter or praise someone excessively in order to gain favor.

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To spread butter on toast.

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To perform a magic trick.

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To have a disagreement.

Question 5

What does it mean when someone says 'let the cat out of the bag'?

Accepted Answer

To reveal a secret or information that was supposed to be kept hidden.

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To have a cat as a pet.

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To go shopping for cat supplies.

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To play with a cat in a bag.

Question 6

What does the saying 'raining buckets' mean?

Accepted Answer

Raining heavily.

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Raining small drops.

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Raining only on rooftops.

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Raining with buckets filled with water.

Question 7

What does it mean when someone says 'a piece of cake'?

Accepted Answer

Something that is very easy.

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A broken cake.

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A cake made with unique ingredients.

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A delicious dessert.

Question 8

What does it mean when someone 'spills the beans'?

Accepted Answer

To reveal a secret or information that was supposed to be kept hidden.

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To pour beans on the floor.

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To plant beans in the garden.

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To cook a bean dish.

Question 9

What does the idiom 'bite the bullet' mean?

Accepted Answer

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination

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To avoid eating spicy food

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To give up on a challenging task

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To literally bite a bullet

Question 10

What does the expression 'a taste of your own medicine' mean?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing the same negative treatment that one has inflicted on others

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Eating a particular type of food for enjoyment

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Cooking a dish with various spices

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Taking medication for an illness

Question 11

What does the idiom 'cutting corners' mean?

Accepted Answer

To do something in a hasty or careless manner, often sacrificing quality or safety

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Engaging in sharp or deceitful practices

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Using a shorter route to reach a destination

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Physically cutting corners off an object

Question 12

What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

Accepted Answer

Misplacing blame or seeking answers in the wrong place

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Climbing a tree in pursuit of a squirrel

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Calling for help from a tall tree

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Being scared of dogs

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