Matching Pairs Idiom MatchOnline version Match the idioms to their figurative meaning. by Amber Weglowski 1 Idiom- Bouncing off the walls Example- "It's the day after Halloween, and my students are bouncing off the walls!" 2 Idiom- It's raining cats and dogs Example- "It's raining cats and dogs! It looks like we'll have indoor recess today." 3 Idiom- You hit the nail on the head Example- "I love that idea! You hit the nail on the head." 4 Idiom- Felling under the weather Example- "I'm really feeling under the weather and I don't think I can go to the game." 5 Idiom- I'm all ears Example- "How can I help you today? I'm all ears!" 6 Idiom- Biting off more than you can chew Example- "Tonight I have homework, my student council meeting, and basketball practice. I bit off more than I could chew!" 7 Idiom- Wear my heart on my sleeve Example- "I can't help but cry during a sad movie. I always wear my heart on my sleeve." 8 Idiom- Best of both worlds Example- "I have a cat and a dog. I have the best of both worlds." 9 Idiom- Up in the air Example- "I'm not sure what's happening this weekend. My plans are up in the air." 10 Idiom- Break a leg Example- "Break a leg in tonight's performance!" Figurative meaning- Showing feelings easily Figurative meaning- You said something that is exactly right. Figurative meaning- I'm really listening to you. Figurative meaning- Good luck! Figurative meaning- It's raining very hard. Figurative meaning- Trying to do more than you are able to do Figurative meaning- I have not made a decision yet. Figurative meaning- Have a lot of energy and are hyper Figurative meaning- Getting only good things from two different situations. Figurative meaning- Feeling sick
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