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  • My mom said "stop beating around the bush" . What does she mean?
    get to the point!
  • What does "break the ice" mean?
    make people feel more comfortable
  • Your mom sees you watching TV and says "I see you are really working hard at cleaning your room". What does she really mean?
    that you should be cleaning and not watching tv!
  • What are two different meanings of the word "trace"?
    1. to copy something; 2. a small amount of something
  • What does "That's the last straw" mean?
    My patience has run out
  • What are two different meanings of the word "initial"?
    1. the beginning of something, 2. the first letter of a name or word
  • What are two different meanings of the words "feet"?
    1. a unit of measurement; 2. part of your body
  • My brother is really in the doghouse> WHat does it mean
    he is in trouble. WHat do you think he did?
  • What does "throw caution to the wind" mean?
    take a risk
  • I feel really bad that i let the cat out of the bag about Sarah's birthday party. What does that mean?
    She accidentally told Sarah the secret about her birthday party
  • My mom said "I Hear the ice cream man on our street- that happens once in a blue moon". What does that mean
    the ice cream man very rarely comes on the street
  • You are texting on your phone and your parent says "How long will your homework take to do?". What are they trying to say indirectly?
    Shouldn't you be working on your homework instead of texting?
  • What does "get bent out of shape" mean?
    To be upset
  • Your dad says "Turn the TV off and hit the books- your big test is tomorrow" What does he mean?
    You need to start studying
  • Tell me 2 meanings for the word LEAVES
    the things on a tree, to exit
  • Use context clues to define the word "inherit". You could tell she inherited her father's math skills because she earned an A+ in Algebra and Geometry.
    This was an example. Inherit means to get something from a relative or parent.
  • Don't judge a book by its cover . what does that mean
    dont judge based on looks alone
  • You see you friend is crying and you say "are you ok?. She says "Yah, this is just the best day ever" Do you think she is having a good day? explain
    NO she was being sarcastic- she is obviously upset about something
  • Your Mom told you not to play ball in the house, but you did it anyway and broke her favorite Vase. You hear her car pull in and know it is time to FACE THE MUSIC. What does that mean>
    its time to face the consequences for your actions-
  • Tell me two meanings for the word "bill"
    a mans name, dollar bill, the amount that you owe someone
  • Tell me two meanings for the word SHIP
    boat; to mail
  • Your friend says "Do you have a charger with you?". What are they trying to ask in an indirect way?
    Can I borrow your charger.
  • What are two different meanings for the word "pitcher"?
    1. a position in baseball, 2. a container that holds liquids
  • Tell me two meanings for the word train
    To teach someone to do something, the vehicle
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