Directions: Match the idiom in Column A with its meaning in Column B. Write the correct letter beside each number.
Column A - Idioms
1. A piece of cake
2. Break the ice
3. Under the weather
4. Hit the books
5. Spill the beans
6. Let the cat out of the bag
7. Raining cats and dogs
8. Cold feet
9. Time flies
Column B - Meanings
A. To study hard
B. To feel sick
C. To reveal a secret
D. Something very easy
E. To get nervous before doing something
F. To start a conversation
G. Happens very rarely
H. Very heavy rain
I. Time goes by quickly
J. To accidentally tell a surprise
Answer (2)
To match idioms with their meanings, let's look at the idioms listed in Column A one by one and identify their corresponding meanings in Column B.
A piece of cake
This idiom means something very easy. So, the correct match is D .
Break the ice
This means to start a conversation or activity to relieve tension. The correct match is F .
Under the weather
This idiom refers to feeling sick. The correct match is B .
Hit the books
This means to study hard. So, the correct match is A .
Spill the beans
This refers to revealing a secret. The correct match is C .
Let the cat out of the bag
Similarly, this means to accidentally tell a surprise, which matches with J .
Raining cats and dogs
This idiom describes very heavy rain. The correct match is H .
Cold feet
This means to get nervous before doing something. The match is E .
Time flies
This indicates that time goes by quickly. The correct match is I .
These idioms are common in the English language and add flavor to everyday conversation. Understanding idioms can help you grasp the nuances of language and improve both comprehension and communication skills.
Each idiom from Column A has a specific meaning in Column B that corresponds to its colloquial use. The correct matches include: A piece of cake (D), Break the ice (F), Under the weather (B), Hit the books (A), Spill the beans (C), Let the cat out of the bag (J), Raining cats and dogs (H), Cold feet (E), and Time flies (I). Familiarity with these idioms enriches communication and understanding of English phrases.
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