
English idioms with emotions
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- Q1What does the idiom 'butterflies in one's stomach' mean?Feeling tiredNervousness or excitementFeeling confidentFeeling hungry30s
- Q2What does the idiom 'on cloud nine' mean?Feeling tired or sleepyFeeling angry or frustratedFeeling confused or lostExtreme happiness or elation30s
- Q3What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?To feel unsure about somethingTo avoid a difficult situationTo say or do something that is exactly rightTo miss the target completely30s
- Q4What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?To adopt a catTo buy a catTo reveal a secret or confidential informationTo play with a cat30s
- Q5What does the idiom 'grin and bear it' mean?To ignore a problemTo give up easilyTo laugh hystericallyTo endure something difficult or unpleasant with a smile30s
- Q6What does the idiom 'cry over spilled milk' mean?To forgive and forget easilyTo dwell on past events or mistakes that cannot be undoneTo express sadness over losing a loved oneTo celebrate a joyful event30s
- Q7What does the idiom 'pull someone's leg' mean?To tease or joke with someone in a playful mannerTo physically drag someoneTo push someone awayTo help someone in a difficult situation30s
- Q8What does the idiom 'a piece of cake' mean?Something that is very easyA delicious dessertA difficult challengeA confusing situation30s
- Q9What does the idiom 'cut to the chase' mean?To avoid making a decisionTo make a situation worseTo delay or procrastinateTo get to the point or the important part without wasting time30s
- Q10What does the idiom 'wear your heart on your sleeve' mean?To openly show or express your emotionsTo hide your emotions from othersTo wear a fashionable sleeveTo avoid emotional attachment30s