Idiomatic expressions

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Yesterday, while Ms. Indi was talking sternly to a student, the student couldn't keep a straight face. It was hilarious!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

A - the student was trying not to laugh, but she failed.

B - the student was crying.

C - the student ran away.

D - the student was unhappy about the situation.

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"You always sit on the fence when it comes to difficult choices!" said Jack to his sister, Miri.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

A - Miri doesn't like sitting on chairs.

B - Jack doesn't like his sister.

C - Miri finds it hard to make difficult decisions.

D - Miri doesn't understand Jack.

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Yesterday was horrible. Almost everything went wrong, and my mum found out that it was me who broke her favourite necklace. She's coming home this afternoon from a long trip overseas and I don't want to tell her. I'll have to, I guess. Well, I better just face the music.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this passage?

A - The writer needs to hide a secret from his/her mum.

B - The writer is going to show his/her mum some new music.

C - The writer has decided that he/she needs to confront a difficult situation.

D - The writer is nervous that his/her mum is coming home.

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I nervously entered the new classroom. The lights were bright, everything smelled new, and all I could see were the smiling faces of a whole bunch of kids I'd never met. All of a sudden, a tall, well-dressed man joined us in the room, singing at the top of his voice.
"Welcome, welcome, welcome Grade 5!" He sang happily as he winked at me.
I felt, at that moment, that we'd be off to a flying start in no time.
What does the idiomatic expression "off to a flying start" mean in this passage?

A - That Grade 5 would be very challenging.

B - That the student was new in class.

C - That Grade 4 was over and the student was sad.

D - That the student was expecting that she would have a good start of Grade 5.

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My family just couldn't make ends meet, so I had to get a job. I was only 14!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

A - That the writer's family wasn't happy.

B - That the writer liked working.

C - That the writer's family didn't have enough money to live.

D - That the writer was so young when he started working.

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I wrestled with the pile of clothes, looking for... "Found it!" I shouted to my best friend, Xuan.
I tried my favourite smiley-face t-shirt on, and phew - it still fit. Like a glove! All that excercise had paid off.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this passage?

A - That the writer found her t-shirt.

B - That the writer's t-shirt still suited her, and fit her after some time.

C - That the writer was displeased with the situation.

D - That the writer's friend wasn't helping at all.

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Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
When it rains, it pours

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Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
In the doghouse

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Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Half a loaf is better than none

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Idiomatic expressions

Yesterday, while Ms. Indi was talking sternly to a student, the student couldn't keep a straight face. It was hilarious!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

"You always sit on the fence when it comes to difficult choices!" said Jack to his sister, Miri.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

My family just couldn't make ends meet, so I had to get a job. I was only 14!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

I wrestled with the pile of clothes, looking for... "Found it!" I shouted to my best friend, Xuan.
I tried my favourite smiley-face t-shirt on, and phew - it still fit. Like a glove! All that excercise had paid off.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this passage?

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
When it rains, it pours

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
In the doghouse

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Half a loaf is better than none

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Lightning never strikes twice

Yesterday, while Ms. Indi was talking sternly to a student, the student couldn't keep a straight face. It was hilarious!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

"You always sit on the fence when it comes to difficult choices!" said Jack to his sister, Miri.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

My family just couldn't make ends meet, so I had to get a job. I was only 14!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

I wrestled with the pile of clothes, looking for... "Found it!" I shouted to my best friend, Xuan.
I tried my favourite smiley-face t-shirt on, and phew - it still fit. Like a glove! All that excercise had paid off.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this passage?

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
When it rains, it pours

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
In the doghouse

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Half a loaf is better than none

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Lightning never strikes twice

Idiomatic expressions

Idiomatic expressions

Yesterday, while Ms. Indi was talking sternly to a student, the student couldn't keep a straight face. It was hilarious!What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

"You always sit on the fence when it comes to difficult choices!" said Jack to his sister, Miri. What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

My family just couldn't make ends meet, so I had to get a job. I was only 14! What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

I wrestled with the pile of clothes, looking for... "Found it!" I shouted to my best friend, Xuan. I tried my favourite smiley-face t-shirt on, and phew - it still fit. Like a glove! All that excercise had paid off. What does the idiomatic expression mean in this passage?

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence: When it rains, it pours

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence: In the doghouse

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence: Half a loaf is better than none

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence: Lightning never strikes twice

Yesterday, while Ms. Indi was talking sternly to a student, the student couldn't keep a straight face. It was hilarious!What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

"You always sit on the fence when it comes to difficult choices!" said Jack to his sister, Miri. What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

My family just couldn't make ends meet, so I had to get a job. I was only 14! What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

I wrestled with the pile of clothes, looking for... "Found it!" I shouted to my best friend, Xuan. I tried my favourite smiley-face t-shirt on, and phew - it still fit. Like a glove! All that excercise had paid off. What does the idiomatic expression mean in this passage?

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence: When it rains, it pours

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence: In the doghouse

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence: Half a loaf is better than none

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence: Lightning never strikes twice

Yesterday, while Ms. Indi was talking sternly to a student, the student couldn't keep a straight face. It was hilarious!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

"You always sit on the fence when it comes to difficult choices!" said Jack to his sister, Miri.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

My family just couldn't make ends meet, so I had to get a job. I was only 14!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

I wrestled with the pile of clothes, looking for... "Found it!" I shouted to my best friend, Xuan.
I tried my favourite smiley-face t-shirt on, and phew - it still fit. Like a glove! All that excercise had paid off.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this passage?

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
When it rains, it pours

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
In the doghouse

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Half a loaf is better than none

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Lightning never strikes twice

Yesterday, while Ms. Indi was talking sternly to a student, the student couldn't keep a straight face. It was hilarious!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

"You always sit on the fence when it comes to difficult choices!" said Jack to his sister, Miri.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

My family just couldn't make ends meet, so I had to get a job. I was only 14!
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this sentence?

I wrestled with the pile of clothes, looking for... "Found it!" I shouted to my best friend, Xuan.
I tried my favourite smiley-face t-shirt on, and phew - it still fit. Like a glove! All that excercise had paid off.
What does the idiomatic expression mean in this passage?

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
When it rains, it pours

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
In the doghouse

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Half a loaf is better than none

Use the following idiomatic expression in a compound or complex sentence:
Lightning never strikes twice