Day 31

Question 1

What does ‘go in one ear and out the other’ mean?

Answer 1

When someone pays no attention to something being said to them and forgets about it immediately.

1. The advice from his mother about good study habits, will often go in one ear and out the other.

Question 2

What does ‘got a big mouth’ mean?

Answer 2

When someone says things that are meant to be kept secret.

1. That Shirley has got a big mouth. I don’t know why I tell her anything.

Question 3

What does ‘got a sharp tongue’ mean?

Answer 3

To say things which are unkind though often clever.

1. Despite her sharp tongue, she inspires loyalty from her friends.