What does "it's raining cats and dogs" actually mean?
cats and dogs are falling from the sky
the dogs and cats are making a lot of noise
the dogs and cats are all wet
it's raining really hard
What does "I'm getting cold feet" actually mean? (e.g. Joey is performing at the talent show later today. When asked how he's feeling he said "I'm getting cold feet".
someone is feeling tired
someone needs warmer socks
someone is feeling nervous
someone's feet are cold
What does "That cost an arm and a leg" mean?
something is expensive
something is hairy
something is bony
something is cheap
what does "I'm a night owl" mean?
I can whoooo like an owl
I sleep in the trees
I like to go to bed early
I like to stay up late
What does "I'm an early bird" mean?
I like to eat worms
I like to wake up early
I like to sleep in
I like to listen to the birds in the morning
What does giving someone the "cold shoulder" mean?
you are talking to them
you are ignoring them
you are freezing and need a jacket
you are watching them
What does "you're pulling my leg" mean?
someone is yelling at you
someone is joking with you
someone is pulling on your pants
someone is being mean to you
What does it mean to "feel under the weather"?
you are in the rain
you are sick
you are hungry
you are happy
What does it mean if someone tells you to "get on the ball"?
You can relax
You better get started doing something
You better stand on this ball
You better throw me that ball
What does it mean when someone says "I'm about to throw in the towel"?
They are about to do laundry
They are about to give up
They are about to play indoor basketball
They are about to win a game
What does it mean when someone says "That was a piece of cake"?
Something was tasty
Something tasted good
Something way easy
Something was hard
