Idioms Set 1 Flashcards
Idiom
- A blessing in disguise
Meaning of the idiom : Something that appears to be bad luck but has a positive aspect.
Sample Sentence :
Losing his job was a blessing in disguise because it gave him time to start his own business.
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- A dime a dozen
Meaning of the idiom : Something that is common and easy to find.
Sample Sentence :
Those souvenirs are a dime a dozen, you can find them anywhere.
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- A drop in the bucket
Meaning of the idiom : A small amount in comparison to what is needed.
Sample Sentence :
The money we raised is just a drop in the bucket compared to what we need.
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- A picture is worth a thousand words
Meaning of the idiom : A visual image can convey an idea more effectively than words.
Sample Sentence :
The picture of the starving child is worth a thousand words.
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- Actions speak louder than words
Meaning of the idiom : What people do is more important than what they say.
Sample Sentence :
He promised to help, but his actions speak louder than his words.
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- All ears
Meaning of the idiom : Being fully focused and attentive to what someone is saying.
Sample Sentence :
Tell me your story, I’m all ears.
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- All thumbs
Meaning of the idiom : Clumsy or awkward with one’s hands.
Sample Sentence :
I’m all thumbs when it comes to cooking.
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- At the drop of a hat
Meaning of the idiom : Immediately or without hesitation.
Sample Sentence :
She would go on vacation at the drop of a hat if she could.
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- Back to the drawing board
Meaning of the idiom : To start over because the previous attempt failed.
Sample Sentence :
The project didn’t work out, so we’re back to the drawing board.
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- Barking up the wrong tree
Meaning of the idiom : To be mistaken or to pursue a mistaken course of action.
Sample Sentence :
If you think I’m the one who took your book, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
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- Bite the bullet
Meaning of the idiom : To endure a painful or difficult situation bravely and stoically.
Sample Sentence :
He had to bite the bullet and accept the consequences of his mistake.
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- Break a leg
Meaning of the idiom : Good luck.
Sample Sentence :
Break a leg at your piano recital tonight.
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- Burn the midnight oil
Meaning of the idiom : To work or study late into the night.
Sample Sentence :
I had to burn the midnight oil to finish my paper on time.
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- By the skin of one’s teeth
Meaning of the idiom : To barely escape danger or failure.
Sample Sentence :
He passed the test by the skin of his teeth.
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- Can’t judge a book by its cover
Meaning of the idiom : Cannot judge something primarily on appearance.
Sample Sentence :
Although the house looks small, you can’t judge a book by its cover.
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- Catch someone red-handed
Meaning of the idiom : To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong.
Sample Sentence :
The police caught the thief red-handed with the stolen goods.
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- Chip on one’s shoulder
Meaning of the idiom : To be easily angered or offended.
Sample Sentence :
He has a chip on his shoulder about his height.
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- Cost an arm and a leg
Meaning of the idiom : To be very expensive.
Sample Sentence :
The diamond necklace must have cost her an arm and a leg.
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- Cross that bridge when one comes to it
Meaning of the idiom : Deal with a problem when it occurs, not before.
Sample Sentence :
I’ll worry about finding a job after graduation. I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
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- Cry over spilt milk
Meaning of the idiom : To be upset over something that cannot be undone.
Sample Sentence :
I know you made a mistake, but there’s no use crying over spilt milk.
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- Curiosity killed the cat
Meaning of the idiom : Being too curious can lead to trouble.
Sample Sentence :
Don’t ask so many questions. Remember, curiosity killed the cat.
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- Cut corners
Meaning of the idiom : To do something poorly or cheaply.
Sample Sentence :
He cut corners on the project to save money.
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- Cut the mustard
Meaning of the idiom : To succeed or meet expectations.
Sample Sentence :
She wasn’t sure she could cut the mustard, but she worked hard and succeeded.
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- Devil’s advocate
Meaning of the idiom : To argue against a particular point of view for the sake of argument.
Sample Sentence :
She played devil’s advocate to challenge our ideas and make us think more critically.
