What does "pie in the sky" mean? Her dream of wanting to become a famous singer is a pie in the sky if you ask me, since she isn't a great singer.
something that you hope will happen but is very unlikely to happen
John was forcd to "eat humble pie" when he was caught spreading a rumor that wasn't true. What does humble pie mean?
admit being wrong and apologize
My mom told me that I should stop eating candy "cold turkey" otherwise I'll have cavities on every tooth. What does cold turkey mean?
to stop doing something completely---all at once
I "gobbled up" dinner in 5 minutes because I had to get to soccer practice. What does gobble up mean?
to eat your food quickly
John wanted to "talk turkey", but Jane just wanted to joke around. What does talk turkey mean?
to discuss something honestly, directly or seriously
Chris "buttered up" his parents up by complimenting them & telling them they were the best parents ever, because he wanted to stay out past his curfew. What does butter up mean?
to be kind or friendly toward someone so that the person will do what you want them to do
Do the expressions: "don't spill the beans" and "don't let the cat out of the bag" mean the same thing?
YES, they both mean to let secretive informaton become known
Do the expressions: "eat like a pig" & "eat like a bird" mean the same thing?
No, one means to eat A LOT & the other means to eat a little.
What does the expression "eat your words" mean in the following sentence? I had to eat my words when I lost the bet to my brother that I could run faster than him.
to admit that you were wrong about something
Do the expressions: "night owl" and "early bird" mean the same thing?
No. One means to wake up early & the other means to go to sleep late.
What does "frog in my throat" mean? I had a frog in my throat, and I had to clear my throat several times before I could answer.
difficulty speaking because your throat feels dry
What does "ghost town" mean in the following sentence? The amusement park is like a ghost town now that the weather is getting colder.
a place where no one is
Do the expressions: "easy as pie" and "piece of cake" mean the same thing?
YES, they do! They both mean that something is simple to do.
