Idioms Flashcards
What does the idiom “A blessing in disguise” mean?
A good thing that seemed bad at first
What does the idiom “A dime a dozen” mean?
Something common
What does the idiom “Beat around the bush” mean?
Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
What does the idiom “Better late than never” mean?
Better to arrive late than not to come at all
What does the idiom “Bite the bullet” mean?
To get something over with because it is inevitable
What does the idiom “Break a leg” mean?
Good luck
What does the idiom “Call it a day” mean?
Stop working on something
What does the idiom “Cut somebody some slack” mean?
Don’t be so critical
What does the idiom “Cutting corners” mean?
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
What does the idiom “Easy does it” mean?
Slow down and be careful
What does the idiom “Get out of hand” mean?
Get out of control
What does the idiom “Get something out of your system” mean?
Do the thing you’ve been wanting to do so you can move on
What does the idiom “Get your act together” mean?
Work better or leave
What does the idiom “Give someone the benefit of the doubt” mean?
Trust what someone says
What does the idiom “Go back to the drawing board” mean?
Start over
What does the idiom “Hang in there” mean?
Don’t give up
What does the idiom “Hit the sack” mean?
Go to sleep
What does the idiom “It’s not rocket science” mean?
It’s not complicated
What does the idiom “Let someone off the hook” mean?
To not hold someone responsible for something
What does the idiom “Make a long story short” mean?
Tell something briefly
What does the idiom “Miss the boat” mean?
It’s too late
What does the idiom “No pain, no gain” mean?
You have to work for what you want
What does the idiom “On the ball” mean?
Doing a good job
What does the idiom “Pull someone’s leg” mean?
To joke with someone
What does the idiom “Pull yourself together” mean?
Calm down
What does the idiom “So far so good” mean?
Things are going well so far
What does the idiom “Speak of the devil” mean?
The person we were just talking about showed up!
What does the idiom “That’s the last straw” mean?
My patience has run out
What does the idiom “The best of both worlds” mean?
An ideal situation
What does the idiom “Time flies when you’re having fun” mean?
You don’t notice how long something lasts when it’s fun
What does the idiom “Add fuel to the fire” mean?
To make a bad situation worse
What does the idiom “All bark and no bite” mean?
Someone who talks tough but doesn’t act on it
What does the idiom “All ears” mean?
Listening intently
What does the idiom “Bend over backward” mean?
Make a great effort to help someone
What does the idiom “Blow off steam” mean?
Do something to relieve stress
What does the idiom “Burn the midnight oil” mean?
Stay up late working or studying
What does the idiom “Caught between a rock and a hard place” mean?
Facing two difficult choices
What does the idiom “Come out of the woodwork” mean?
Appear suddenly or unexpectedly
What does the idiom “Cross that bridge when you come to it” mean?
Deal with a problem when it happens, not before
What does the idiom “Cry wolf” mean?
To call for help when it isn’t needed
What does the idiom “Curiosity killed the cat” mean?
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble
What does the idiom “Drive someone up the wall” mean?
Annoy or irritate someone intensely
What does the idiom “Eat crow” mean?
To admit one was wrong and apologize
What does the idiom “Face the music” mean?
Accept the consequences of one’s actions
What does the idiom “Get off on the wrong foot” mean?
Begin something poorly or awkwardly
What does the idiom “Hit the ground running” mean?
Start something with energy and enthusiasm
What does the idiom “In the same boat” mean?
In the same difficult situation as someone else
What does the idiom “Jump through hoops” mean?
To go through many challenges to achieve something
What does the idiom “Keep your chin up” mean?
Remain positive in a difficult situation
What does the idiom “Last but not least” mean?
Something mentioned last but not less important
What does the idiom “Let sleeping dogs lie” mean?
Avoid bringing up old conflicts
What does the idiom “Make a mountain out of a molehill” mean?
Exaggerate the severity of a situation
What does the idiom “Out of the blue” mean?
Unexpectedly
What does the idiom “Put all your eggs in one basket” mean?
Risk everything on a single plan
What does the idiom “Raining cats and dogs” mean?
Raining heavily
What does the idiom “Skeletons in the closet” mean?
Hidden secrets
What does the idiom “Throw in the towel” mean?
To give up
What does the idiom “Under your nose” mean?
Something very close or obvious that’s unnoticed
What does the idiom “Water under the bridge” mean?
Past issues that are no longer significant
What does the idiom “With flying colors” mean?
Complete successfully with distinction
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What does the idiom “A chip on your shoulder” mean?
Holding a grudge
What does the idiom “A leopard can’t change its spots” mean?
People cannot change their true nature
What does the idiom “A slap on the wrist” mean?
A mild punishment
What does the idiom “A taste of your own medicine” mean?
Experiencing the same negative treatment one gives others
What does the idiom “At the drop of a hat” mean?
Without hesitation
What does the idiom “Back to the salt mines” mean?
Returning to work, usually reluctantly
What does the idiom “Bite the hand that feeds you” mean?
To harm or criticize someone who helps you