Figurative language meaning and use in sentences | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What does the phrase "spill the tea" most likely mean?

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“She spilled the beans about the surprise party.” What does this idiom mean?

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What does "on thin ice" mean in this sentence? "After missing 3 assignments, Jordan knew he was on thin ice with his teacher."

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What does the hyperbole ‘I’ve told you a million times’ convey?

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“The icy wind cut through my jacket as the snow crunched under my boots.” Which senses are being appealed to?

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"After the argument, everyone felt like they were walking on eggshells around him." What does the metaphor "walking on eggshells" mean?

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“The classroom was a zoo during lunch.” What does this sentence mean?

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What quality is being emphasized in the simile 'as fragile as glass'?

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“Time is a river that flows without stopping.” What is the metaphor’s meaning?

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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fairy

Take points!

banana

Go to last place!

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As the attorneys argued back and forth, the courtroom felt less like a place of order and more like a battlefield. What is this suggesting?

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boom

Lose 50 points!

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gold

Win 50 points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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baam

Lose 10 points!

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fairy

Take points!

rocket

Go to first place!

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baam

Lose 15 points!

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"Turn a blind eye." What does this idiom mean?

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"Her silence was loud." What does this metaphor suggest about the character’s silence?

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“Books are doors to other worlds.” What does this mean?

Books can transport the reader to new experiences, ideas, or imaginary places. Reading is a fun opportunity and not just a task.

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