Idioms
What does it mean to be a "couch potato"?
To be very lazy
As blind as a bat
Example: My uncle is as blind as a bat without his glasses.
What does this mean?
It means he can't see very well, he has poor sight
He is a tall tree.
what does this metaphor mean?
Tall tree: Taller in height like a giant
what are the two definitions for the word: WATCH
we WATCH with our eyes/WATCH something
the WATCH we wear on our wrist that tells time
Her heart melts when she sees him.
what does this metaphor mean?
Meaning: The melting of the heart means to be sympathetic and compassionate.
someone begins to feel love, affection, or sympathy for someone or something
What does it mean if something is a "piece of cake?"
It is very easy
As busy as a bee
Example: My wife is as busy as a bee in the mornings.
What does this mean?
It means she is very busy, nonstop
The classroom turns into a zoo during recess.
what does this metaphor mean?
The Zoo metaphor: Crowded and noisy
what are the two definitions for the word: FLY
FLY the big/insect
What does it mean to "hit the hay?"
to go to bed
What does it mean if someone is "all ears"?
It means that their attention is on you and are listening to what you are saying
As brave as a lion
Example: While fighting the war, the soldier was as brave as a lion.
What does this mean?
It means he was very brave
He was a cheetah in the race.
what does this metaphor mean?
Meaning: The runner’s speed is being attributed to the speed of a cheetah.
He is very fast, like a cheetah
what are the two definitions for the word: GLASSES
The GLASSES we wear to see on our nose
GLASSES we use to drink out of, a glass
what are the two definitions for the word:FOOT
The FOOT we have on our body, we have two feet
There are 12 inches in a FOOT, measuring
What does it mean if someone tells you to "break a leg"?
It means they're wishing you good luck
As cold as ice
Example: The expression on her face was as cold as ice.
Very cold
Her heart sank on hearing the terrible news.
what does this metaphor mean?
Meaning: The sinking of the heart is termed to emphasise on deep sorrow.
She feels horrible and sad.
what are the two definitions for the word: FALL
FALL like the season
FALL as in I took a FALL, I fell
As wise as an owl
Example: This problem seems tough! You can only solve this if you are as wise as an owl!
What does this mean?
Very smart
What does it mean to be "in hot water"?
to be in trouble, a hard situation
As fresh as a daisy
Example: You still look as fresh as a daisy after finishing all the work!
What does this mean?
Nice and clean
His heart was made of gold.
what does this metaphor mean?
Meaning: Here, gold is used to indicate abundance and generosity.
He is sweet and generous
what are the two definitions for the word: COLD
when it is very COLD outside, like the temperature
when we have a COLD, fever, coughing, etc
As light as a feather
Example: This shawl is made from very fine material, it’s as light as a feather!
very light, doesn't weigh much