Idioms
What do you mean
Multiple Meanings
Metaphors and Similes
Valencia
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What does, “give you the cold shoulder” mean?
Ignore you
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You have a runny nose. Your teacher asks, “Do you need a tissue?” What does your teacher mean?
Get a tissue and blow your nose
100
Tell me two meanings for this word… RIGHT
1. Something that is correct
2. Opposite of LEFT
100
What does, “That sounds like a plan” mean?
That sounds like a good idea.
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What year did Valencia HS open?
1994
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What does, “have second thoughts” mean?
To change your mind
200
Your friend turns to you and asks, “Do you have a watch?” What does your friend mean?
Can you tell me what time it is?
200
Tell me two meanings for this word… BILL
1. The jaws or mouth of a bird
2. The visor of a cap
3. An amount owed / statement of charges
4. A piece of paper money
5. A draft of a law
200
What does, "You're no rocket scientist” mean?
You’re not that smart.
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What is the varsity football’s win/loss record for the season?
8-3
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What does, “don’t move a muscle” mean?
To stay still
300
You make some popcorn for a snack. Your brother asks, “Are you going to eat all of that?” What does your brother mean?
I’d like to have some popcorn
300
Tell me two meaning for this word…
HIT
1. to strike somebody or something deliberately
2. to deal another card to (as in blackjack)
3. to reflect accurately (as in “hit the right note”)
4. to apply forcefully or suddenly (as in “hit the brakes”)
5. To reach or attain (as in “gas prices hit a new high”)
6. to arrive or appear at (as in “it’s time to hit the sales”)
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What does, “sharp as a tack” mean?
Intelligent
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When is the last day of school this semester?
Wednesday, December 19th
400
What does, “put your best foot forward” mean?
To try to make a good impression
400
You’re watching T.V. Your sister sits down next to you and asks, “Are you watching this show?” What does she mean?
Do you care if I change the channel?
400
Tell me two meanings for this word…
Rough
1. The texture of a surface as in “That bench is rough”
2. Turbulent or violent, as in “The ocean is rough today”
3. Crude, unfinished, as in “Turn in your rough draft”
4. Difficult, as in “ That test was rough”
400
What does, “that car is a lemon” mean?
The car has mechanical problems
400
What is the exact address of Valencia High School?
27801 Dickason Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
500
What does, “you can say that again” mean?
I agree with you
500
You’ve been playing a video game for a long time. Your dad asks, “Are you going to play that game all day?” What does your dad mean?
Do something else for a while
500
Tell me two meanings for this word…
BATTERY
1. A power supply for electronic devices.
2. A criminal offence involving unlawful physical contact.
500
What does, “like pulling teeth” mean?
Very difficult
500
The Girl's volleyball team just won a championship. What is the name of the League?
Congratulations Foothill League Champions!!
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