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Idioms & Proverbs

Recognise and interpret common idioms (break the ice, hit the nail on the head), adages (actions speak louder than words), and proverbs (a stitch in time saves nine), understanding their figurative meanings and when to use them

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Question 1 of 3

In the sentence, "After the school play finished, the director told the cast it was time to hit the sack," what does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?

Question 2 of 3

When someone says, “I accidentally let the cat out of the bag,” what do they mean?

Question 3 of 3

In the sentence, "When Maya finally told everyone about the surprise party, she really let the cat out of the bag," what does the idiom "let the cat out of the bag" mean?

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