20 English Idioms Everyone Should Know Flashcards by Christopher Navarro-Barajas | Brainscape

Q

What is the idiom?

To feel ill

A

Under the weather

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What is the idiom?

It’s up to you

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The ball is in your court

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What is the idiom?

To give away a secret

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Spill the beans

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Q

What is the idiom?

To wish someone luck

A

Break a leg

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What is the idiom?

To play a practical joke

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Pull someone’s leg

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What is the idiom?

To be undecided

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Sat on the fence

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What is the idiom?

To be loyal no matter what

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Through thick and thin

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What is the idiom?

Rarely

A

Once in a blue moon

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What is the idiom?

It’s really, really good

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It’s the best thing since sliced bread

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What is the idiom?

Don’t take it too seriously

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Take it with a pinch of salt

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What is the idiom?

No matter what

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Come rain or shine

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Q

What is the idiom?

To fail spectacularly

A

Go down in flames

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What is the idiom?

That’s true

A

You can say that again

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What is the idiom?

To agree completely

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See eye to eye

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What is the idiom?

Following a trend

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Jump on the bandwagon

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What is the idiom?

Perfect

A

As right as rain

Q

What is the idiom?

Avoid saying something

A

Beat around the bush

Q

What is the idiom?

Go to bed

A

Hit the sack

Q

What is the idiom?

It’s too late

A

Miss the boat

Q

What is the idiom?

Just barely

A

By the skin of your teeth