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What does 'less fortunate' refer to?
What does 'less fortunate' refer to?
- Someone who has everything
- Someone who is disadvantaged or has less than most (correct)
- Someone who has more than most
- Someone who is very lucky
What does 'open a can of beans' mean?
What does 'open a can of beans' mean?
To start something that gets messy or difficult.
What does it mean to be 'like a bug under a microscope'?
What does it mean to be 'like a bug under a microscope'?
To be closely watched or judged.
What does 'so big they could fly away with you' imply?
What does 'so big they could fly away with you' imply?
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Who is a 'little-miss-know it all'?
Who is a 'little-miss-know it all'?
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What does 'like reading War and Peace' refer to?
What does 'like reading War and Peace' refer to?
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What does 'in the blink of an eye' signify?
What does 'in the blink of an eye' signify?
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What does 'barreling right at me' mean?
What does 'barreling right at me' mean?
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What does 'like a big old teddy bear' describe?
What does 'like a big old teddy bear' describe?
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What does 'lay off of him' mean?
What does 'lay off of him' mean?
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Vocabulary and Definitions
- Less fortunate: Refers to individuals who are disadvantaged or possess fewer resources compared to others.
- Open a can of beans: Metaphor for initiating a situation that is likely to become complicated or messy.
- Like a bug under a microscope: Implies being scrutinized or evaluated closely, often leading to pressure or anxiety.
- So big they could fly away with you: Descriptive phrase for something exceptionally large or powerful, suggesting a sense of overwhelming force.
- Little-miss-know it all: A characterization of someone who is overly confident in their knowledge, believing they have all the answers.
- Like reading War and Peace: Used to describe an undertaking that requires significant time and effort to complete, often implying it is tedious or challenging.
- In the blink of an eye: Describes an event that occurs in a very short amount of time, highlighting speed or suddenness.
- Barreling right at me: Indicates someone or something approaching quickly and forcefully, suggesting a sense of urgency or danger.
- Like a big old teddy bear: Refers to a person, often large and strong, who has a gentle, affectionate, or comforting demeanor.
- Lay off of him: A directive to leave someone alone or stop bothering them, stressing the need for personal space or peace.
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