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English 14 Public

Health

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I'm ready to go ruuning this morning! I’m feeling as fit as a fiddle.” What does "fit as fiddle" mean?

To be in excellent physical shape or to be very healthy

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“My grandmother is still alive and kicking at 89 years old. She never slows down!” What does "alive and kicking" mean?

Something (or someone) that’s (still) functioning in a good way

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"How's your brother?" - "“He’s ok but he’s going under the knife next week." What does "under the knife" mean?

To go under the knife is to have surgery or an operation.

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“I don’t think I'm going to the party. I’m feeling a bit under the weather.” What does "under the weather" mean?

Under the weather refers to being unwell, typically with a cold or other small sickness

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“How was the surgery?” - “It was tough, but it’s great to be back on my feet!” What does "be back on one's feet" mean?

It means to be in good health after a difficult time.

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“Is he alright? He looks as pale as a ghost. I think he’s going to vomit!” What does "pale as a ghost" mean?

You can be as pale as a ghost because of fear or because you’re very sick or nauseous.

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“I’m sorry, but no matter how much water I drink, I can’t get rid of this frog in my throat.” What does "get rid of this frog in my throat" mean?

If someone has a frog in their throat, then they’re unable to speak in a clear way.

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"He blacked out after seeing the doctor draw blood from his brother’s arm." What does "blacked out" mean?

To lose consciousness.

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"You couldn’t tell just a few days ago he was sick, because today he is full of beans." What does "be full of beans" mean?

To be full of energy.

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"Amy is happy to be on the mend after two weeks of being sick." What does "be on the mend" mean?

To be healthy after a time of sickness or injury.

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"I am definitely going to be black and blue tomorrow after playing hockey." What does "black and blue" mean?

bruised either physically or mentally.

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"Give me a minute to stand up. I have pins and needles in my leg after sitting in this chair." What does "pins and needles" mean?

A tingling sensation in your body.

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"The medical staff worked hard to bring him to after he passed out." What does "bring sb to" mean?

To help a person regain consciousness.

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"Brian, you need to take a break before you burn yourself out." What does "burn out" mean?

To be extremely tired because of working too much.

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