idioms Flashcards
What does ‘blessing in disguise’ mean?
a good thing that seemed bad at first
What does ‘the ball is in your court’ signify?
it’s up to you to make the next decision or step
What does ‘out of the blue’ refer to?
something that unexpectedly happened
What does ‘cut to the chase’ mean?
Leave out the unnecessary details
What does ‘sit tight’ imply?
wait patiently
What does ‘find your feet’ mean?
Become confident in what you’re doing; become familiar with a new situation
What does ‘head over heels’ indicate?
to be completely in love
What does ‘don’t give up your day job’ suggest?
you’re not very good at something; you shouldn’t do it professionally
What does ‘to cut corners’ mean?
do something a very easy and cheap way
What does ‘put your foot in your mouth’ refer to?
saying something you shouldn’t have
What does ‘pony up’ mean?
pay for something; settle a debt
What does ‘let (someone) off the hook’ imply?
not be held responsible for something
What does ‘to jump on the bandwagon’ mean?
join an activity or trend because it’s popular
What does ‘zip your lip’ mean?
remain silent or keep a secret
What does ‘bring home the bacon’ refer to?
earn money, specifically to live on
What does ‘pulling your/my leg’ mean?
not telling the truth (in a funny/silly way)
What does ‘heard it through the grapevine’ indicate?
to discover rumors about someone/something
What does ‘face the music’ mean?
deal with the reality; accept the consequences
What does ‘fit as a fiddle’ refer to?
excellent health; top physical condition
What does ‘rule of thumb’ mean?
general or well-known rule/guideline of life
What does ‘make a mountain out of a molehill’ imply?
to be exaggerating the severity of a situation; over-reacting
What does ‘to treat someone like dirt’ mean?
behave in a cruel way towards someone; to treat someone poorly
What does ‘it’s not rocket science’ suggest?
it’s not complicated, not difficult to understand
What does ‘never in a million years’ mean?
absolutely not, practically impossible
