Idiom in the Arts Flashcards

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1
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break a leg

A

Means to wish someone good luck (especially used among actors). 
(Ex. We told her to break a leg before she went out on stage for her first performance.)

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2
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Knock ‘em down

A

do a great job

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3
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Sing your heart out

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give it all of your effort

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4
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Sink your teeth into it

A

excited to fully start doing something

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5
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Upstaged/stole the show

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when one performer does better than another

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6
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Break new ground

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to create something impressive or important

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