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Idioms for middle school
Many idioms with meanings.....helpful.
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Language - English
6th Grade
09/09/2012

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Term
Pot calling the kettle black
Definition
When you criticize someone for having a fault that you also have
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Eat your words
Definition
To take back what you said
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Chickens come home
Definition
Evil words or actions come back to haunt you
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Egg on your face
Definition
To be very embarrassed fo something that you did or said
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Eat crow
Definition
Taking back something that you once said
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Cast the first stones
Definition
To be the first to attack, blame,or criticize
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Eat humble pie
Definition
Taking back something you once said or admit your mistakes or weakness
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Eat your hat
Definition
A statement that is made when you are sure that something will happen.
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