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Christmas Figurative Language

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    Idioms, etc.
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  • Sometimes "good things come in small packages". What does this mean?
    Do not judge a package by its size.
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  • My kids and I made sure to "deck the halls" this weekend. What does this mean?
    Decorate one's home with Christmas decorations.
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  • It's December! "Tis the season to be jolly!" What does this mean?
    To be happy during the Christmas season.
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  • I hope we have a "white Christmas" this year! What does this mean?
    Snow on the ground on Christmas Day.
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  • I pick up my new car on December 17th; I thought it wasn't going to be ready until January. "Christmas came early this year!" What does this mean?
    When something good, but unexpected, happens.
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  • I "trimmed the tree" in red and gold. What does this mean?
    I decorated the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
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  • It's only November, but I'm already in the "holiday spirit". What does this mean?
    Excitement when looking forward to the holiday season.
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  • Libby tried to apologize, but I still gave her the "cold shoulder". What does this mean?
    Ignored.
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  • We are going to have 25 people over for Christmas dinner. "The more the merrier!" What does this mean?
    The more people that come, the more enjoyable the event.
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  • You want the last slice of cake? "Be my guest!" What does this mean?
    Letting someone know that they can help themselves.
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  • How do you plan to "ring in the New Year?" What does this mean?
    Celebrating on December 31 to welcome the New Year.
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  • When Bobby saw his new puppy, his face "lit up like a Christmas tree". What does this mean?
    Bright with excitement, extreme happiness.
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  • We are going to have roast turkey with "all the trimmings" for Christmas dinner! What does this mean?
    All the extra bits of food that we eat with turkey at Christmas dinner.
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  • Bobby doesn't want to pay for new Christmas lights. He shouldn't "be such a Scrooge"! What does this mean?
    A person who hates spending money.
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