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1
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What are homophones?

A

Words that usually have different spellings and different meanings, but sound the same

2
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Give two examples of homophones

A

wood, would

know, no

3
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What is an idiom?

A

A group of words that has a specific meaning when the words are used together

4
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘nest egg’?

A

Savings for the future

5
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘take a rain check’?

A

Refusing an invitation now, but agreeing to accept another in the future

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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘put a sock in it ‘?

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An impolite way to tell a noisy person to keep quiet

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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘ let the cat out of the bag’?

A

To let slip a secret without intending to

8
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘ hold your horses’?

A

Slow down and be patient

9
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘ when pigs fly’?

A

Something that will never happen

10
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘ smell a rat’?

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To suspect someone is doing something wrong

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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘ let sleeping dogs lie’?

A

Leave a situation alone to avoid conflict

12
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘ in your face’?

A

When someone is aggressive towards you and can’t be ignored

13
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ‘ knock on wood’?

A

Tapping on wood in the belief that it will bring good luck

14
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What is the meaning of the proverb: ‘A stitch in time saves nine ‘?

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If something needs to be done, do it straight away because it will save you time later on

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What is the meaning of the proverb: ‘Don’t upset the applecart’?

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Don’t change a situation when things are going well

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What is the meaning of the proverb: ‘Make hay while the sun shines’?

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When the timing is good take advantage of an opportunity

17
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What is the meaning of the proverb: ‘A leopard doesn’t change its spots ‘?

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A person doesn’t change their behaviour

18
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What is the meaning of the proverb: ‘ Two heads are better than one ‘?

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Working with another person helps

19
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What is the meaning of the proverb: ‘If the shoe fits, wear it ‘?

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If you are responsible for something take responsibility for it

20
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What is the meaning of the proverb: ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks ‘?

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Older people don’t learn as easily as young people

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What is the meaning of the proverb: ‘birds of a feather flock together ‘?

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People who are similar enjoy spending time together

22
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What is a proverb?

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An old saying that gives advice or shares information that most people believe is true