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What does the idiom 'to have one's head in the clouds' mean?
What does the idiom 'to have one's head in the clouds' mean?
Which character is mentioned as an example of someone with their head in the clouds?
Which character is mentioned as an example of someone with their head in the clouds?
What is the opposite of 'to have one's head in the clouds'?
What is the opposite of 'to have one's head in the clouds'?
What is implied about a person who has their head in the clouds?
What is implied about a person who has their head in the clouds?
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What is a characteristic of someone who 'has their feet on the ground'?
What is a characteristic of someone who 'has their feet on the ground'?
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Which statement best describes Jim's character?
Which statement best describes Jim's character?
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According to the examples given, a person with their head in the clouds is likely to _____.
According to the examples given, a person with their head in the clouds is likely to _____.
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What kind of person is described as having their feet on the ground?
What kind of person is described as having their feet on the ground?
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What does it mean to 'give up' in the context of bad habits?
What does it mean to 'give up' in the context of bad habits?
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What is a common definition of a 'night owl'?
What is a common definition of a 'night owl'?
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What does 'having time on one's hands' imply?
What does 'having time on one's hands' imply?
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What does it mean to be 'under the weather'?
What does it mean to be 'under the weather'?
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In the context of responsibilities, what does 'being on top of something' mean?
In the context of responsibilities, what does 'being on top of something' mean?
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What is meant by the phrase 'hang in there'?
What is meant by the phrase 'hang in there'?
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Which term describes a person who wakes up early and is active in the morning?
Which term describes a person who wakes up early and is active in the morning?
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What does it mean to be 'short on time'?
What does it mean to be 'short on time'?
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What is the opposite of 'giving up'?
What is the opposite of 'giving up'?
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How would you describe someone who is 'fit as a fiddle'?
How would you describe someone who is 'fit as a fiddle'?
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If someone says they are 'behind on payments,' what does this mean?
If someone says they are 'behind on payments,' what does this mean?
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What does it imply if someone refers to having a lot of 'time on their hands'?
What does it imply if someone refers to having a lot of 'time on their hands'?
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What does 'to persist' mean in the context of challenges?
What does 'to persist' mean in the context of challenges?
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What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
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What is implied by someone being described as 'one in a million'?
What is implied by someone being described as 'one in a million'?
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When something is described as 'a dime a dozen', what does this suggest?
When something is described as 'a dime a dozen', what does this suggest?
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If you are advised to 'take it easy on someone', what does this mean?
If you are advised to 'take it easy on someone', what does this mean?
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What does 'turn the other cheek' signify in a philosophical sense?
What does 'turn the other cheek' signify in a philosophical sense?
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What does the phrase 'an eye for an eye' represent?
What does the phrase 'an eye for an eye' represent?
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Which statement best describes the meaning of 'having your head in the clouds'?
Which statement best describes the meaning of 'having your head in the clouds'?
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What does the phrase 'cost next to nothing' imply?
What does the phrase 'cost next to nothing' imply?
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If you are described as 'a dime a dozen', how might others perceive you?
If you are described as 'a dime a dozen', how might others perceive you?
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Which saying suggests that someone is very special or rare?
Which saying suggests that someone is very special or rare?
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What does it mean to be 'hard on someone'?
What does it mean to be 'hard on someone'?
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If you are 'taking it easy', what might you be doing?
If you are 'taking it easy', what might you be doing?
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Which of the following is NOT a way to describe something that is common?
Which of the following is NOT a way to describe something that is common?
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What philosophy does 'turn the other cheek' suggest?
What philosophy does 'turn the other cheek' suggest?
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Study Notes
Idiom Opposites
- "To have one's head in the clouds" - to be a dreamer, unrealistic. Opposite: "To have one's feet on the ground" - to be realistic and practical.
- "To cost an arm and a leg" - to be very expensive. Opposite: "To cost next to nothing" - to be very cheap.
- "One in a million" - to be very rare, unique. Opposite: "A dime a dozen" - to be very common.
- "To take it easy on someone" - to be gentle and forgiving. Opposite: "To be hard on someone" - to be strict and tough.
- "To turn the other cheek" - to be forgiving and not retaliate. Opposite: "An eye for an eye" - to retaliate with an equal measure.
- "Give up" - to quit or stop trying. Opposite: "Stick with something," "Hang in there" - to persevere and continue.
- "Morning person" or "Early bird" - Someone who likes to wake up early. Opposite: "Night owl" - Someone who prefers to stay up late.
- "To have time on one's hands" - to have extra free time. Opposite: "To be short on time" - to have limited time.
- "To be under the weather" - to be sick or unwell. Opposite: "To be fit as a fiddle" - to be healthy and strong.
- "To be on top of something" - to be in control, organized and not behind. Opposite: "To be behind on something" - to be overwhelmed and need to catch up.
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Test your knowledge of idioms and their opposites in this engaging quiz. Explore phrases like 'to have one's head in the clouds' and discover their contrasting meanings. Perfect for language enthusiasts and those looking to refine their figurative language skills.
