Idioms
Multiple Meaning Words
Categories
Inferencing
100

What does "Sick as a Dog" mean?

Extremely sick.

100

What are two definitions for the word "Leaves"?

To walk out of a room or situation.

Part of a plant or tree that changes in the fall.

100

Summer, fall, winter

Seasons

Spring

100

You're driving on the highway, listening to the radio, and a police officer pulls you over.

You've broken the law in some way while driving.

200

What does "Piece of Cake" mean?

Easy to do.

200

What are two definitions for the word "Second?"

A unit of time.

The place after first.

200
Eggs, pancakes, cereal

Breakfast foods

200

Josh woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and it was hot. His dad told him the day was perfect and to get ready for a fun day. Josh grabbed a towel and they left the house.
Where do you think Josh and his dad are going?

Go to the beach

300
What does "Break a Leg" mean?
Good luck.
300

What are two definitions for the word "Bark?"

Sound a dog or seal makes.

Outer covering of a tree. 

300

Math, PE, Government

Classes

300

A man ran after a retreating bus, waving his briefcase frantically.

 The man had to take that bus to work and he was running late. He wanted the bus driver to stop the bus so he could get on it.

400

What does "Don't cry over split milk" mean?

Don't be unhappy about what can't be undone. 

400

What are two definitions of the word "Bat?"

Animal with wings.

Instrument for playing baseball. 

400

Tiger, Orangutan, Python 

Jungle Animals

400

If she died, I wouldn’t go to her funeral.

 I'm extremely angry with this woman for some major reason because one of the worst things a person can do is hate someone after they have passed away.

500

What does "Kill two birds with one stone" mean?

To solve two problems, at one time, with one action.
500

What are two definitions for the word "Fall?"

To go from standing to being on the ground.

A season that occurs after summer. 

500

Hearing, smelling, touching

Senses 

500

No, Honey, I don’t want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I’ll just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And if the poor old car doesn't break down, I’ll be back soon.

The wife is hinting to her husband that she wants him to buy her a new car for her birthday.