Ideams & Expressions Flashcards
The best of both worlds
means you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time.
Ex. I have the best of both worlds – a wonderful partner and a great job
Speak of the devil
this means that the person you’re just talking about actually appears at that moment.
Ex. Hi Tom, speak of the devil, I was just telling Sara about your new car
See eye to eye
agreeing with someone.
Ex. They finally saw eye to eye on the business deal.”
Once in a blue moon
an event that happens infrequently.
Ex. I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon.
When pigs fly
something that will never happen.
Ex. When pigs fly she’ll tidy up her room.
To cost an arm and a leg
something is very expensive
Ex. Fuel these days costs an arm and a leg.
A piece of cake
sometimes is very easy
The English test was a piece of cake.
Let the cat out of the bag
To accidentally reveal a secret
Ex. I let the cat out of the bag about their wedding plans.
To feel under the weather
To not feel good
Ex. I’m really feeling under the weather today; I have a terrible cold
To kill two birds with one stone
To solve two problems at once.
Ex. By taking my dad on holiday, I killed two birds with one stone. I got to go away but also spend time with him.
