This isn't an idiom. I'm not sure what it's even supposed to mean. You probably heard some kind of children's slang, which means you'd have to ask them what they meant by it.
The idiom "bone up" means to study intensively or improve one's understanding of a subject. In this context, it means that he made an effort to enhance his vocabulary before the test by studying diligently.
The best way to find out the meaning of an idiom is to look it up in a reputable dictionary or idiom database. You can also search online for the idiom along with the word “meaning” to find explanations and examples of its usage. Additionally, asking a native speaker or language teacher for clarification can help you understand the idiom better.
No. The word "idiom" is a noun. An idiom is a term or phrase whose meaning is different from the separate words in the term. For example, the idiom 'keep up' has little to do with keeping anything or with an upward direction. It means maintaining (keeping) one's relative position as it changes (goes up, i.e. increases in elapsed time or distance).
The idiom "to coin a phrase" means to invent or originate a new phrase or expression. It is often used when someone comes up with a clever or witty saying that becomes popular.
The idiom "pick up your ears" means to listen carefully or pay close attention to something being said. It's a figurative way of telling someone to be alert and actively engage in the conversation or situation.
No. Clams are creatures made up of organic matter, not inorganic metal.
It made me laugh very much.
You can make up any idiom or slang that you want to! Here's a link to some real idioms so you can get an idea of what they look like.
Clams have a special foot. The foot is made up of body tissue only. It's used like you use a row in a boat. The clam pushes itself with the foot.
clams up.
They can eat up to One-Thousand clams at one time.
The idiom "bone up" means to study intensively or improve one's understanding of a subject. In this context, it means that he made an effort to enhance his vocabulary before the test by studying diligently.
Give the clown a raise ($).
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He was made up by me I got the idea when I fell off a cliff without a parachute!
You actually have two independent clauses here, one about the clown one about the child. If you use the conjunction 'and', you can join them together.The clown made a face and the child burst into laughter. ---- Now you have a compound sentence made up of two independent clauses. They are connected by the coordinating conjunction and.
Yes, you are allowed to dress up as a clown for Halloween.