Why Alexa Shouldn't Teach Non-Native English Speakers About Idioms

Question

1. They cost ≈ $0.00833333333333333333333333333333 each.
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2. Go! Intentionally fracture your fibula!
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3. You are the joints of the lower appendages of a eusocial animal.
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4. I bequeath unto you the frigid glenohumeral joint.
   (10) - -_------_---_---_----_--------*
   
   

5. You and the curvy peg are now parting ways, thanks to me.
   (13) - -_-------_---_---_---_----*
   
   

6. A conglomeration of wind, precipitation, humidity and temperature is above me as I randomly touch various things with my hands.
   (11) - -_-------_-----_---_-------*
   
   

7. Prevent blood-sucking parasites from using their mandibles, and slumber securely.
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8. Refrain from enumerating avian live stock prenatally.
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9. The pump which both delivers and retrieves molecules from every component of my construct has stopped its function.
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10. Visible collections of gaseous vapors are plated without exception.
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11. Retrieve and refasten your various body parts at once!
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12. While you are entertained, the fourth dimension is airborne.
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ANSWER: ----__---__-----

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*Punctuation is indicated, but doesn t count.

(A-la Rand al'Thor, the answer is an unsolicited hint (and shameless plug) for this question.

Answer 1

They cost ≈ $0.00833333333333333333333333333333 each.

A DIME A DOZEN (9th letter = Z)

Go! Intentionally fracture your fibula!

BREAK A LEG! (8th letter = E)

You are the joints of the lower appendages of a eusocial animal.

YOU'RE THE BEE'S KNEES (4th letter = R)

I bequeath unto you the frigid glenohumeral joint.

I'M GIVING YOU THE COLD SHOULDER (10th letter = O)

You and the curvy peg are now parting ways, thanks to me.

I'M LETTING YOU OFF THE HOOK (13th letter = O)

A conglomeration of wind, precipitation, humidity and temperature is above me as I randomly touch various things with my hands.

I'M FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER (11th letter = N)

Prevent blood-sucking parasites from using their mandibles, and slumber securely.

SLEEP TIGHT AND DON'T LET THE BED BUGS BITE (23rd letter = E)

Refrain from enumerating avian live stock prenatally.

DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY'VE HATCHED (21st letter = S)

The pump which both delivers and retrieves molecules from every component of my construct has stopped its function.

MY HEART IS BROKEN (4th letter = E)

Visible collections of gaseous vapors are plated without exception.

EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING (2nd letter = V)

Retrieve and refasten your various body parts at once!

PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER (10th letter = E)

While you are entertained, the fourth dimension is airborne.

TIME FLIES WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN (13th letter = N)

ANSWER: ----__---__-----

ZERO__ONE__SEVEN