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What is the literal meaning of Covered in Paperwork? 

Being physically covered in paper. 

100

What is the figurative meaning of Money Doesn't Grow on Trees? 

Money is limited, because it must be earned. 

100


What is a situation that might involve a 'Tug of War'? 

Possible examples would include a struggle for power or some type of disagreement. 

100

The literal meaning is: comparing apples and oranges to each other.

What is "Between Apples and Oranges"?

100

The literal meaning is: to put someone up high.

What is "place someone on a pedestal"?

200

What is the literal meaning of "skating on thin ice"?

Skating on thin ice.

200

What is the figurative meaning of "place someone on a pedestal"?

To put someone in a position of honor or reverence.

200

What is a situation that might involve "making a connection"?

Possible answers include learning something new or making a new friend.

200

The figurative meaning is: to understand.

What is "making a connection"?

200

The figurative meaning is: A hard-fought struggle to win.

What is "tug o' war"?

300

What is the literal meaning of "take the bull by the horns"?

Grabbing a bull by it's horns.

300

What is the figurative meaning of "reach for the moon/starts"? 

To try to achieve something that is very difficult.

300

What is a situation that might involve "between apples and oranges"? 

Comparing the weather to how much water is in a indoor pool.

300

A situation that may involve this is: having a lot of assignments or homework to complete.

What is "covered in paperwork"?

300

A situation that may involve this is: asking your parents for something after you got in trouble or continuing to misbehave after receiving a warning.

What is "skating on thin ice"?

400

What is the literal meaning of making a connection?

Connection two things together.

400

What is the figurative meaning of "skating on thin ice"?

To be in a risky situation.

400

What is a situation that involves "reaching for the moon/stars"?

Possible answers include pursuing a dream job, hiking Mount Everest, and other challenging situations.

400

The literal meaning is: to be able to reach things that are impossible to reach.

What is "reach for the moon/stars"?

500

What is the literal meaning of "Money doesn't grow on trees"?

There is no such thing as a tree that produces money like fruit or seeds.

500

What is the figurative meaning of "between apples and oranges"?

When two items or groups of items are compared that cannot be practically compared.

500

What is a situation that involves "take the bull by the horns"?

A possible answer could be confronting a friend or a family member about something that upset you.

500

The figurative meaning is: to confront a problem head-on and deal with it openly.

What is "take the bull by the horns"?

600

What is the literal meaning of "Tug O' War"?

Playing Tug O' War.

600

What is the figurative meaning of "covered in paperwork"?

To have a lot to do.

600
What is a situation that involves "putting someone on a pedestal"?

Possible answers include viewing a friend, family member, teacher, or celebrity as being perfect.

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A situation that may involve this is: not being able to afford an expensive car or new phone.

What is "money doesn't grow on trees"?