Multiple Meaning Words
Give two meanings for the word nail
a. A small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven typically into wood with a hammer to join things together or to serve as a peg or hook.
b. Covering on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe in humans and other primates.
Her hair smells like silk means...
Her hair is very soft.
His legs were rubber means...
His legs were very weak; not steady
Pour your heart out means...
To share your deepest thoughts and feelings
Give two meanings for the word brush
1) An item with a handle, consisting of bristles used for cleaning or scrubbing, arranging the hair, or other purposes.
2) To touch lightly and gently
Give two meanings for the word safe
1) Protected from or not exposed to danger.
2) A cabinet with a lock, used for the storage of valuables.
As light as a feather means...
Something is extremely light and easy to pick up.
She is the sun in my sky means...
Button your lips means...
To not say a thing; to keep your mouth shut
As cold as ice means...
Very distant and unfriendly
Give two meanings for the word trip
1) To catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.
2) A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.
As easy as ABC means...
Something is very simple to do.
My life is a dream come true means...
A wish or a dream that has become reality. Their life is everything they every dreamed of.
In a jam means...
To be in a really tough situation that is hard to get out of
She was fishing for compliments means...
Trying to get someone to say something nice about you
Give two meanings for the word light
1) A source of illumination, especially an electric lamp.
2) To make something start burning; ignite.
As quick as lightening means...
Extremely fast
Our class is a circus means...
A chaotic situation, often one in which a lot of activity is happening at the same time.
A piece of cake means...
Very easy or simple to do
Keeping someone at arms length means...
Not wanting to someone to get to close or friendly with you
Give two meanings for the word squash
1) To crush or squeeze something with so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape.
2) An edible gourd, the flesh of which may be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
As solid as a rock means...
Extremely hard to break or penetrate
Can also mean that someone is a very dependable person.
He has a heart of gold means...
He is very kind and generous.
Put words in someones mouth means...
To say or imply that someone has said something which he or she did not precisely or directly say.
Give two meanings for pitcher
1) A container, with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.
2) The player on a baseball or softball team that throws the ball to the batter.