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I'm feeling under the weather today.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, "under the weather" means to be feeling sick or unwell.
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It's raining cats and dogs outside.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, raining cats and dogs means "it's pouring down rain".
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Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used,
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The new player is a diamond in the rough. We had no idea he was going to be this good!
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The phrase “a diamond in the rough” means someone or something whose good qualities are hidden.
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Let’s turn the tables on this game and put in all of our best players.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
The phrase “turn the tables” means to reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of disadvantage into one of advantage.
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The phrase “a penny saved is a penny earned” is an example of a(n) __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “A penny saved is a penny earned” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “well done is better than well said” is an example of a _________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “Well done is better than well said” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “the early bird catches the worm” is an example of a __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “The early bird catches the worm” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is an example of a __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is giving a piece of advice, thus it’s a proverb.
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Select the best meaning for the proverb "All that glitters is not gold".
In order to answer this question, it’s important to note that a proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. So the correct answer is going to be a piece of advice. This makes the correct answer, “Just because something looks good, does not necessarily mean that it is good.” because that is the only answer choice that offers advice.
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I'm feeling under the weather today.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, "under the weather" means to be feeling sick or unwell.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
It's raining cats and dogs outside.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, raining cats and dogs means "it's pouring down rain".
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Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used,
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The new player is a diamond in the rough. We had no idea he was going to be this good!
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
The phrase “a diamond in the rough” means someone or something whose good qualities are hidden.
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Let’s turn the tables on this game and put in all of our best players.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
The phrase “turn the tables” means to reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of disadvantage into one of advantage.
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The phrase “a penny saved is a penny earned” is an example of a(n) __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “A penny saved is a penny earned” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “well done is better than well said” is an example of a _________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “Well done is better than well said” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “the early bird catches the worm” is an example of a __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “The early bird catches the worm” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is an example of a __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is giving a piece of advice, thus it’s a proverb.
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Select the best meaning for the proverb "All that glitters is not gold".
In order to answer this question, it’s important to note that a proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. So the correct answer is going to be a piece of advice. This makes the correct answer, “Just because something looks good, does not necessarily mean that it is good.” because that is the only answer choice that offers advice.
Compare your answer with the correct one above