Let's solve the idiom matching task step by step.
We are given 12 idioms on the left and their possible meanings on the right. We need to match each idiom with its correct figurative meaning.
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Step-by-step Matching:
1.
Under the weather
→ This means not feeling well (sick).
✔ Match:
Not feeling well
2.
Pull someone's leg
→ This means to make a joke or tease someone.
✔ Match:
To make a joke
3.
Let the cat out of the bag
→ This means to reveal a secret.
✔ Match:
To let out a secret
4.
Through thick and thin
→ This means to remain loyal or supportive through all difficulties.
✔ Match:
To be loyal to someone
5.
The ball is in your court
→ This means it’s your turn to act or make a decision.
✔ Match:
It is up to you
6.
A piece of cake
→ This means something very easy to do.
✔ Match:
Very easy task
7.
Jumping on the bandwagon
→ This means to join a trend or popular movement, often late.
✔ Match:
Start following a trend
8.
Early bird
→ This refers to someone who gets up early or acts quickly. The phrase "early bird gets the worm" implies being first.
✔ Match:
To always be first
9.
Sat on the fence
→ This means to be undecided or neutral in a situation.
✔ Match:
To be undecided
10.
Once in a blue moon
→ This means very rarely.
✔ Match:
Rarely
11.
Call it a day
→ This means to stop working or end an activity for the day.
✔ Match:
Time to quit
12.
Take it with a pinch of salt
→ This means not to take something too seriously or to be skeptical.
✔ Match:
Do not take it too seriously
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Final Answer (Matched Pairs):
| Idiom | Meaning |
|------|--------|
| 1) Under the weather | Not feeling well |
| 2) Pull someone's leg | To make a joke |
| 3) Let the cat out of the bag | To let out a secret |
| 4) Through thick and thin | To be loyal to someone |
| 5) The ball is in your court | It is up to you |
| 6) A piece of cake | Very easy task |
| 7) Jumping on the bandwagon | Start following a trend |
| 8) Early bird | To always be first |
| 9) Sat on the fence | To be undecided |
| 10) Once in a blue moon | Rarely |
| 11) Call it a day | Time to quit |
| 12) Take it with a pinch of salt | Do not take it too seriously |
✔ All idioms have been correctly matched based on their figurative meanings.
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