Idioms

What is an idiom?

a figure of speech that does not have the obvious presented meaning

words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally

have a meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary

get the lead outWhat do you think it

means?

to hurry, to move faster

bite your tongueWhat do you think it

means?

to make a conscious effort to not say anything, usually for the sake of politeness or peace

to be under the weatherWhat do you think it

means?

not feeling well, but not very sick

hit the hayWhat do you think it

means?

to go to bed

hit the nail on the headWhat do you think it

means?

to be exactly correct

Don’t let the cat out of the bag.

What do you think it means?

to reveal a secret often without the intention to reveal the secret

to get your ducks in a rowWhat do you think it

means?

to become organized, to be prepared

go bananasWhat do you think it

means?

to become upset or angry or excited to the point of radical or crazy behavior

toot your own hornWhat do you think it

means?

to brag or boast about your accomplishments or achievements

see eye to eyeWhat do you think it

means?

to agree about something with another person or group of people

Don’t push your luck.What do you think it

means?

to attempt to gain more from a good situation usually at the risk of losing what you have gained

sleep like a babyWhat do you think it

means?

to sleep very well, peacefully

to look forward toWhat do you think it

means?

to have an anticipation of a future event or occasion

to get a move onWhat do you think it

means?

to become motivated to action, to hurry

It’s time to get our move on. I look forward to seeing if you can find idioms in our reading

this year.