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Do-It-Yourself Idioms

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An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning that cannot be understood from the literal meaning of the individual words. In other words, the meaning of the idiom as a whole is different from the meaning of the separate words put together.

Here are 4 examples of idioms:

  1. See eye to eye: This idiom means to agree completely. Even though you don't literally see eye to eye with someone, the phrase suggests that you understand each other perfectly.
  2. Kick the bucket: This idiom is a more colorful way to say someone has died. You wouldn't actually kick a bucket to indicate death!
  3. A piece of cake: This idiom means something is very easy. A cake might not be easy to bake, but completing a task described as "a piece of cake" would be effortless.

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Pull someone’s leg: To tease someone playfully. (Imagine someone playfully tugging on another person's leg) 
 
 (Imagine someone playfully tugging on another person's leg)
 
Raining cats and dogs: To be raining very heavily. (Imagine raining cats and dogs falling from the sky)
 
  (Imagine raining cats and dogs falling from the sky)
 
Spill the beans: To accidentally reveal a secret (Imagine spilling a pot full of beans all over the floor). 
 
 
  (Imagine spilling a pot full of beans all over the floor). . Image 3 of 4
 
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