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Figure of Speech – (Worksheet 1) Draw a line connecting each figure of speech on the left to its correct meaning on the right. The first one is done for you.

1. a bone to pick

a disagreement; an issue that needs to be worked out with someone

2. a piece of cake

a command for everyone who's available to come work

3. against the clock

very busy

4. all hands on deck

in a great hurry

5. as blind as a bat

Easy

6. as busy as a bee

almost or completely blind

7. as clean as a whistle

Silent

8. as cool as a cucumber

very clean or clear; flawless; innocent

7. as dead as a doornail

very happy or content

8. as gentle as a lamb

dead; not active

9. as happy as a clam

very kind or tender

10. as quiet as a mouse

calm; not easily annoyed

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Name ________________________________

Date ________________________

Key to Figure of Speech – (Worksheet 1) Draw a line connecting each figure of speech on the left to its correct meaning on the right. The first one is done for you.

1. a bone to pick

a disagreement; an issue that needs to be worked out with someone

2. a piece of cake

a command for everyone who's available to come work

3. against the clock

very busy

4. all hands on deck

in a great hurry

5. as blind as a bat

Easy

6. as busy as a bee

almost or completely blind

7. as clean as a whistle

Silent

8. as cool as a cucumber

very clean or clear; flawless; innocent

7. as dead as a doornail

very happy or content

8. as gentle as a lamb

dead; not active

9. as happy as a clam

very kind or tender

10. as quiet as a mouse

calm; not easily annoyed

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