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Idioms Levels 1-6 (with pictures)

Read each idiom. Tell what each expression really means.

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Couch potato, A person who sits on the couch and watches too much TV
Has a green thumb, When someone is very good at growing flowers and plants
Hold your horses, Be patient; Slow down and wait for me
Raining cats and dogs, It's raining very hard
You are pulling my leg, You are teasing or joking with me
Zip your lip, Don't talk so much; Be quiet
I'm all ears, I'm listening very carefully to what you are saying
In hot water, When you are in big trouble
Catch some z's, Go to sleep or take a nap
Has a heart of gold, A person who is very kind and caring
Eats like a bird, When you eat just a little bit of food
Have a ball, Have a fun time
Hit the books, Do your homework; Study hard
Piece of cake, Very easy
Shake a leg, Hurry up
Feeling blue, When you feel sad
Give someone a hand, Help the person; Clap for the person
Hit the hay, Go to bed; go to sleep
In the doghouse, When you are in trouble
You're on fire!, You are doing such a great job!
All thumbs, Very clumsy; dropping things
It costs an arm and a leg, It costs too much money
Sick as a dog, Very sick
Tickled pink, Very happy
Down in the dumps, Feeling very sad
Getting on my nerves, Really bothering me
Time flies, Time seems to go by so fast
Hanging out, Having fun with friends or family
Under the weather, Feeling sick
I could eat a horse, I am so hungry!
I've got my eye on you, I'm watching you
Tie the knot, Get married
Butterflies in my stomach, Very nervous
You crack me up, You make me laugh
Knock it off, Stop it!


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