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Figurative Language Review

Quiz by Michelle Ziegler

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49 questions
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  • Q1
    as mad as a hatter
    a close estimate
    to sell a lot of something
    to be crazy
    to lose self control
    30s
  • Q2
    back to square one
    to be getting old
    worth what you paid for it
    to have a deep, dark secret
    to start over
    30s
  • Q3
    back to the drawing board
    to drink or eat something
    to start over when a plan fails
    to be paying attention and doing your job
    to be the center of attention
    30s
  • Q4
    ballpark estimate
    a close guess
    at the last minute
    to delay or put something off
    to do better than expected
    30s
  • Q5
    blowing smoke
    to trick someone and try to cover it up
    dressed well or fancy
    to make a fresh start
    for good luck; not to jinx something
    30s
  • Q6
    blow off steam
    to trick someone and try to cover it up
    to do something to release pent up anger
    to get a boost or an advantage
    cheap or inexpensive
    30s
  • Q7
    brand spanking new
    to sit in the passenger seat
    to start fresh
    something brand new or unused
    to face the consequences
    30s
  • Q8
    can't hold a candle to
    to lose self control
    at the last minute
    to be dead with no chance of recovery
    to be less competent at an activity than someone else
    30s
  • Q9
    close but no cigar
    cheap or inexpensive
    to make a fresh start
    nearly achieving success, but not quite
    a close estimate
    30s
  • Q10
    crocodile tears
    at the last moment
    phony or fake crying
    to drink or eat
    to be getting old
    30s
  • Q11
    cut from the same cloth
    dressed well or fancy
    two people who are similar in behavior
    to seek revenge
    to trick someone and try to cover it up
    30s
  • Q12
    dead as a doornail
    to be dead with no chance of recovery
    to do better than expected
    to be the center of attention
    deal with the consequences
    30s
  • Q13
    a dime a dozen
    something brand new or unused
    dressed well or fancy
    to be the center of attention
    cheap or inexpensive
    30s
  • Q14
    down the hatch
    phony or fake crying
    to sit in the passenger seat
    to be getting old
    to drink or eat
    30s
  • Q15
    dressed to the nines
    dressed well or fancy
    two people who are similar in behavior
    nearly achieving success, but not quite
    to lose self control
    30s

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