Idioms 1
What does "hit the books" mean in the sentence: "With exams approaching, Sarah decided it was time to hit the books"?
Answer: To study hard.
What does it mean when someone "missed the boat"?
To miss an opportunity
In the sentence, "After weeks of studying late into the night, he burned the midnight oil," what does it mean to "burn the midnight oil"?
Answer: To study or work late into the night.
In the early 1800s, Lewis and Clark set out on an expedition to explore the newly acquired land of the Louisiana Purchase. What does "expedition" mean?
Answer: A journey that has a specific purpose, often related to exploration.
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean in the sentence: "He accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party"?
Answer: To reveal a secret.
If someone is "on the fence," what are they doing?
Answer: They are undecided or uncertain.
What does it mean to "hit the road"?
Answer: To begin a journey or leave.
In science class, we learned that an ecosystem includes all the living things, like plants and animals, and the non-living things, like water and soil, that interact in a certain area. What does "ecosystem" refer to?
Answer: How living and non-living elements work together in a community.
What does "see eye to eye" mean in the sentence: "The two friends finally see eye to eye on the project"?
Answer: To agree with someone.
What does it mean when we say, "the ball is in your court"?
Answer: It is your turn to make a decision or take action.
If someone is "on edge," what are they feeling?
Answer: They are anxious or nervous.
After a long struggle, the country finally achieved sovereignty, allowing it to govern itself without outside interference. What does "sovereignty" mean?
Answer: The power and authority that an independent country has over itself.
What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean in the sentence: "That new smartphone costs an arm and a leg"?
Answer: To be very expensive.
When someone "bites the bullet," what are they doing?
Answer: They are facing a difficult situation with courage.
Question: What does it mean if someone is "on cloud nine"?
Answer: They are very happy or joyful.
During the 19th century, many countries underwent industrialization, shifting from handmade goods to machine-produced products in factories. What does "industrialization" mean?
Answer: The process of developing industries and manufacturing on a large scale.
What does "kill two birds with one stone" mean in the sentence: "By doing his homework on the bus, he killed two birds with one stone"?
Answer: To accomplish two things at once.
If someone "hit the nail on the head," what does that mean?
Answer: They expressed exactly what was right or true.
In the sentence, "She called me and invited me to a party out of the blue," what does it mean?
Answer: She called/ invited me unexpectedly.
When archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts in the ruins, they used their findings to learn more about the culture and daily life of the civilization that once thrived there. What does "archaeology" mean?
Answer: The scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation (digging) of sites and analysis of artifacts (old objects).