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Free English Idioms Flashcards
Idioms are the last boss of English — phrases whose meanings can't be guessed from the words. These are the ones you'll actually hear in offices, films, and small talk, minus the dusty ones textbooks love.
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QWhat does "break the ice" mean?
ATo ease initial awkwardness when meeting people
QWhat does "hit the sack" mean?
ATo go to bed
QWhat does "piece of cake" mean?
ASomething very easy
QWhat does "under the weather" mean?
AFeeling slightly ill
QWhat does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
ATo be very expensive
QWhat does "on the fence" mean?
AUndecided between options
QWhat does "spill the beans" mean?
ATo reveal a secret
QWhat does "call it a day" mean?
ATo stop working for the day
QWhat does "the ball is in your court" mean?
AIt's your turn to act or decide
QWhat does "once in a blue moon" mean?
AVery rarely
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