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