Idioms-Meaning
What does the meaning of let your hair down?
To relax and chill out.
What is the meaning of mad as a hatter?
To act strangely, crazily or to be eccentric/weird
What is a good example of someone letting their hair down?
Varies
What is the history of mad as a hatter?
French hat makers used mercury which poisoned them and made them act strangely.
Which idiom means "to lose courage or back out?"
To get cold feet
What idiom means to come really close but fail?
Close but no cigar
What is a good example of behavior that is NOT above board?
Any bad behaviors.
What is the history of get cold feet?
Soldiers got frozen feet and couldn't fight!
What does running amok mean?
Acting wild or crazy!
Which two idioms mean to reveal a secret?
Spill the beans and Let the Cat out of the Bag
What is the history of close but no cigar?
Carnivals were originally for adults and the prize for the games was a cigar.
What is the history of let the cat out of the bag?
Sneaky people would sell cats in bags instead of farm animals like piglets!
What does it mean to bite the bullet?
Just deal with it! or to handle something unpleasant.
How many is a baker's dozen?
13
Which idiom has a dark history that involves a cat-o-nine tail whip?
Cat got your tongue
What is the history of fly off the handle?
Axes were loosely attached and would surprise everyone by flying off the handle!
What does it mean to rub someone the wrong way?
irritate them
What is the history of wet blanket?
Wet blankets were used to smother the fire (or put out the spark)
What is the history of Spill the Beans?
Early greeks voted using white beans and black beans. For a vote to pass, EVERYONE had to agree but if someone spilled the bean container and there was one black bean....they all knew the vote failed.