Phrases Flashcards
(49 cards)
What does ‘Break a leg’ mean?
Good luck
What does ‘Call it a day’ mean?
Stop what you’re doing
What does ‘Cost an arm and a leg’ mean?
Very expensive
What does ‘Cut to the chase’ mean?
Get to the point
What does ‘Easy does it’ mean?
Be careful
What does ‘Give someone the cold shoulder’ mean?
Ignore
What does ‘In a nutshell’ mean?
Briefly
What does ‘Let sleeping dogs lie’ mean?
Avoid conflict
What does ‘Make a mountain out of a molehill’ mean?
Exaggerate
What does ‘On the same page’ mean?
Agree
What does ‘Practice what you preach’ mean?
Follow your own advice
What does ‘Rain on someone’s parade’ mean?
Spoil plans
What does ‘Take it with a grain of salt’ mean?
Be skeptical
What does ‘The ball is in your court’ mean?
It’s your turn
What does ‘Think outside the box’ mean?
Be creative
What does ‘A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush’ mean?
Appreciate what you have
What does ‘Actions speak louder than words’ mean?
Show, don’t tell
What does ‘All ears’ mean?
Listening attentively
What does ‘Bite off more than you can chew’ mean?
Take on too much
What does ‘Beat around the bush’ mean?
Avoid talking directly
What does ‘Bend over backward’ mean?
Go out of your way
What does ‘Burn the midnight oil’ mean?
Work late
What does ‘Cut from the same cloth’ mean?
Similar
What does ‘Don’t count your chickens’ mean?
Don’t assume
