Talking Like Street Fellas Flashcards
(26 cards)
What does ‘kick the bucket’ mean?
To die.
Fill in the blank: ‘It’s raining cats and _____.’
dogs.
True or False: ‘Break a leg’ is a phrase used to wish someone good luck.
True.
What does ‘hit the road’ mean?
To leave or start a journey.
Multiple choice: What does ‘piece of cake’ refer to? A) A dessert B) Something easy C) A party
B) Something easy.
What does ‘barking up the wrong tree’ mean?
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Fill in the blank: ‘Don’t count your chickens before they _____.’
hatch.
True or False: ‘Under the weather’ means feeling ill.
True.
What does ‘let the cat out of the bag’ mean?
To reveal a secret.
Multiple choice: What does ‘the ball is in your court’ mean? A) You have the responsibility to act B) A sports term C) A game
A) You have the responsibility to act.
What does ‘burn the midnight oil’ mean?
To stay up late working or studying.
Fill in the blank: ‘Actions speak louder than _____.’
words.
True or False: ‘Throw in the towel’ means to give up.
True.
What does ‘cost an arm and a leg’ mean?
To be very expensive.
Multiple choice: What does ‘spill the beans’ mean? A) To share a secret B) To waste food C) To make a mess
A) To share a secret.
What does ‘hit the nail on the head’ mean?
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Fill in the blank: ‘When pigs _____.’
fly.
True or False: ‘In hot water’ means to be in trouble.
True.
What does ‘a blessing in disguise’ mean?
A good thing that isn’t recognized at first.
Multiple choice: What does ‘jump on the bandwagon’ mean? A) To follow a trend B) To play an instrument C) To travel
A) To follow a trend.
What does ‘the tip of the iceberg’ mean?
A small, visible part of a much larger problem.
Fill in the blank: ‘To get cold feet means to _____.’
become nervous about a decision.
True or False: ‘Easy as pie’ means something is difficult.
False.
What does ‘make a long story short’ mean?
To summarize or shorten a story.
