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Meanings of figurative language

Quiz by Cecile Kuehl

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What does it mean when someone says it's raining cats and dogs?
    It means it's a light drizzle.
    It means it's raining heavily.
    It means there are animals falling from the sky.
    It means it's sunny and clear.
    30s
  • Q2
    What does it mean when someone says you are the apple of their eye?
    It means you need to improve.
    It means you are a bad influence.
    It means you are very dear to them.
    It means you are very talented.
    30s
  • Q3
    What does it mean when someone says it's a piece of cake?
    It means something is delicious.
    It means something is very difficult.
    It means something is very easy.
    It means there is cake to eat.
    30s
  • Q4
    What does it mean when someone says they are feeling under the weather?
    It means they are feeling energetic.
    It means they are feeling very happy.
    It means they are going outside.
    It means they are feeling sick.
    30s
  • Q5
    What does it mean when someone says they broke the ice?
    It means they started a conversation in a friendly way.
    It means they made someone upset.
    It means they literally broke ice.
    It means they are feeling cold.
    30s
  • Q6
    What does it mean when someone says you have a green thumb?
    It means you are very tall.
    It means you are good at math.
    It means you are good at gardening.
    It means you don't like plants.
    30s
  • Q7
    What does it mean when someone says they are all ears?
    It means they have big ears.
    It means they are fully listening.
    It means they are tired.
    It means they are not paying attention.
    30s
  • Q8
    What does it mean when someone says they are walking on eggshells?
    It means they are clumsy.
    It means they are feeling very happy.
    It means they are being very careful.
    It means they are exercising.
    30s
  • Q9
    What does it mean when someone says they hit the nail on the head?
    It means they made a mistake.
    It means they are very strong.
    It means they were exactly right about something.
    It means they are building something.
    30s
  • Q10
    What does it mean when someone says they have butterflies in their stomach?
    It means they are feeling very happy.
    It means they just ate a lot of food.
    It means they feel nervous or anxious.
    It means they are sleepy.
    30s

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