Idiom

Question 1

You can say that again

Answer 1

Used when you completely agree with what someone has said

• “It’s hot!” “You can say that again.”

Question 2

Hit the sack/hay

Answer 2

To go to bed in order to sleep

• I’ve got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I’ll hit the sack.

Question 3

Under the weather

Answer 3

If someone is or feels under the weather, they feel ill/sick

• I’m feeling a bit under the weather - I think I’m getting a cold.

Question 4

Water under the bridge

Answer 4

Refers to an argument that has happened in the past, which has now been forgiven, and is no longer important

• Yes, we did have our disagreements, but that’s water under the bridge now.

Question 5

Take it with a pinch of salt

Answer 5

To not completely believe something that you are told, because you think it is unlikely to be true

• You have to take everything she says with a pinch of salt, because she tends to exaggerate;
• I heard that elephants can fly now, but Sam often makes up stories, so I take everything he says with a pinch of salt.

Question 6

Jump on the bandwagon

Answer 6

Folling a trend

• She doesn’t even like avocado on toast. She’s just jumping on the bandwagon;
• After a couple of politicians won elections by promising to cut taxes, most of the others jumped on the bandwagon.

Question 7

The ball’s in someone’s court

Answer 7

It is time for someone to deal with a problem or make a decision, because other people have already done as much as they can

• I’ve helped him in every way I can – the ball’s in his court now.

Question 8

Spill the beans

Answer 8

To tell people spoilers. To tell people secret information.

• So who spilled the beans about her affair with David?

Question 9

Sit on the fence

Answer 9

To delay making a decision

• You can’t sit on the fence any longer - you have to decide whose side you’re on.

Question 10

See eye to eye

Answer 10

If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other

• My sisters don’t see eye to eye with me about the arrangements;

Question 11

Ride or die

Answer 11

It refers to extreme loyalty to someone or something; when you are wiling to do anything for someone you love or appreciate in your life.

• My best friend will always be my ride or die.

Question 12

Worth it

Answer 12

Sufficiently good, enjoyable, or successful to repay any effort, trouble, or expense

• It requires a bit of patience to learn, but it’s well worth it
• It was a long climb to the top of the hill, but the view from the top was worth it