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What does the phrase 'I've got butterflies in my stomach' mean?
What does it mean when someone says, 'I can't get that song out of my head'?
When you can't stop thinking about something.
What does it mean when someone says, 'You must be pulling my leg'?
When you think a friend is joking about something that isn't true.
What does it mean to 'put your foot in it'?
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What does 'to be on the tip of someone's tongue' mean?
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What does 'to frown' mean?
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What does 'to stare' mean?
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What does 'to yawn' mean?
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What does 'kneel down' mean?
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What does 'to shrug your shoulders' mean?
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What does 'to nod' mean?
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What is a 'comb'?
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What does 'to blow your nose' mean?
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What does 'tasteless' mean?
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What does 'wrinkly' mean?
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What is an 'ashtray'?
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What does 'to betray' mean?
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What does 'to tell someone off' mean?
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What does 'smelly' mean?
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What does 'rough' mean?
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What does 'narrow' mean?
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What does 'wide' mean?
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What does 'bitter' mean?
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What is a 'calf'?
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Study Notes
Idiomatic Expressions
- "I've got butterflies in my stomach" refers to feeling very nervous.
- "I can't get that song out of my head" describes the inability to stop thinking about a specific song.
- "You must be pulling my leg" indicates disbelief in a friend's joke or a statement that seems untrue.
Common Phrases
- "You put your foot in it" means saying something inappropriate or revealing a secret that shouldn't have been shared.
- "To be on the tip of someone's tongue" refers to having a word or thought almost recalled but not quite.
Actions and Emotions
- "To frown" means to make a displeased facial expression.
- "To stare" involves looking at someone or something intensely.
- "To yawn" indicates the action of opening the mouth wide while inhaling deeply, often due to tiredness.
- "To kneel down" involves bending one's knees, usually to rest or pray.
- "To shrug your shoulders" means to raise and lower the shoulders, often indicating not knowing something or a lack of concern.
- "To nod" is the action of moving the head up and down, typically to show agreement or understanding.
- "To blow your nose" involves expelling mucus from the nose by forceful exhalation.
Descriptive Terms
- "Wrinkly" describes something that has many folds or creases, often associated with skin or fabric.
- "Smelly" refers to an unpleasant or bad smell.
- "Bitter" describes a sharp, often unpleasant taste.
- "Rough" means having an uneven or irregular surface.
- "Smooth" indicates a surface that is even and steady without blemishes.
- "Narrow" describes something that is thin or cramped in width.
- "Wide" refers to a large breadth or spaciousness.
Objects
- "A comb" is a tool used to arrange or style hair.
- "An ashtray" is a small receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes.
- "Calf" refers to the young of certain mammals, particularly cows.
Behavioral Qualities
- "Defensive" describes a protective or cautious approach in interactions or situations.
- "To tell someone off" means to scold or reprimand someone harshly.
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Test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions and common phrases in English. This quiz covers various phrases, their meanings, and how they relate to actions and emotions. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these expressions!