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Idioms and Metaphors

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    Each idiom or metaphor is shown in context.
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  • Maya told a funny joke to break the ice on her first day of school.
    To say or do something to make people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation.
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  • The vocabulary test was a piece of cake because I studied.
    Something that’s very easy to do.
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  • Liam stayed home from school because he was under the weather.
    Feeling sick or unwell.
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  • My grandma has a heart of gold—she helps everyone she meets.
    Someone who is very kind and generous.
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  • Don’t spill the beans about the surprise party!
    To tell a secret or reveal something that was supposed to be kept hidden.
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  • You can be anything you want—the world is your oyster!
    You have many opportunities available to you.
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  • She got cold feet right before her big dance performance.
    To become nervous or afraid before doing something important.
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  • Baby Leo is a ray of sunshine in our family.
    A person who makes others feel happy.
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  • Everyone was walking on eggshells after the teacher was writing names on the board for lunch detention.
    Being very careful about what you say or do so you don’t upset someone.
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  • I’ve done my part of the group project—now the ball is in your court.
    It’s your turn to make a decision or take action.
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  • Social media is a double-edged sword—it connects people but can also cause problems.
    Something that has both good and bad sides.
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  • I felt like a fish out of water at my new school.
    Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a new situation.
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  • Our trip got canceled, but every cloud has a silver lining—we spent time together instead.
    There’s something good in every bad situation.
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  • Everyone jumped on the bandwagon and started playing the same video game.
    To join others in doing something popular or trendy.
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  • You hit the nail on the head when you said we need to clean out our messy storage closet.
    To describe exactly what’s causing a problem.
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  • We go to the amusement park once in a blue moon.
    Something that happens very rarely.
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