IDIOMS Flashcards
(23 cards)
What does the idiom ‘break the ice’ mean?
To initiate conversation in a social setting.
Fill in the blank: ‘It’s not my cup of ______.’
tea
What is the meaning of ‘a blessing in disguise’?
Something that seems bad at first but results in something good.
Which idiom means to be very happy? ‘On cloud ______.’
nine
What does ‘hit the nail on the head’ mean?
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Multiple Choice: What does ‘let the cat out of the bag’ mean? A) To keep a secret B) To reveal a secret C) To play with a pet
B) To reveal a secret
What does ‘the ball is in your court’ imply?
It is your turn to take action or make a decision.
Fill in the blank: ‘Don’t count your chickens before they ______.’
hatch
What does the idiom ‘barking up the wrong tree’ mean?
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
What does ‘cost an arm and a leg’ mean?
To be very expensive.
Which idiom means to be very busy? ‘Swamped with ______.’
work
What is the meaning of ‘throw in the towel’?
To give up or admit defeat.
Multiple Choice: What does ‘under the weather’ mean? A) Feeling sick B) Feeling happy C) Feeling tired
A) Feeling sick
Fill in the blank: ‘Actions speak louder than ______.’
words
What does ‘hit the books’ mean?
To study hard.
What does ‘once in a blue moon’ mean?
Something that happens very rarely.
Multiple Choice: What does ‘spill the beans’ mean? A) To cook something B) To reveal a secret C) To clean a mess
B) To reveal a secret
What does ‘the early bird catches the worm’ imply?
Those who start early have an advantage.
Fill in the blank: ‘When pigs ______.’
fly
What does ‘get cold feet’ mean?
To become nervous or hesitant about something.
True or False: ‘Kick the bucket’ means to die.
True
What is the meaning of ‘throw caution to the wind’?
To take a risk without worrying about the consequences.
What does ‘cut to the chase’ mean?
To get to the point without wasting time.
