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

1. 
   

   They cost ≈ $0.00833333333333333333333333333333 each.
   (9) -_----_-_-----

   
   


2. 
   

   Go! Intentionally fracture your fibula!
   (8) -----_-_---

   
   


3. 
   

   You are the joints of the lower appendages of a eusocial animal.
   
   (4) --- --_---_--- -_-----*

   
   


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.
   (23) -----_-----_---_--- -_---_---_---_----_----*

   
   


8. 
   

   Refrain from enumerating avian live stock prenatally.
   
   (21) --- -_-----_----_--------_------_---- --_-------*

   
   


9. 
   

   The pump which both delivers and retrieves molecules from every component of my construct has stopped its function.
   (4) --_-----_--_------

   
   


10. 
    

    Visible collections of gaseous vapors are plated without exception.
    (2) -----_-----_---_-_------_------

    
    



11. 
    

    Retrieve and refasten your various body parts at once!
    (10) ----_--------_--------

    
    


12. 
    

    While you are entertained, the fourth dimension is airborne.
    (13) ----_-----_----_---_---_------_---

    
    

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

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