ESL Vocabulary: Idioms and Expressions

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What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

Back

To accurately or precisely describe or identify something.

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What does the expression 'hit the books' mean?

Back

To study or to start studying intensively.

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What does the expression 'piece of cake' mean?

Back

Something that is very easy or simple to do.

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What does the expression 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To initiate or start a conversation or interaction.

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What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

Back

It means that it is raining heavily.

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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

Back

To reveal a secret or disclose information.

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What does the expression 'under the weather' mean?

Back

To feel ill or unwell.

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What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

Back

To be very expensive.

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What does the expression 'the ball is in your court' mean?

Back

It is up to you to make the next decision or take action.

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What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

Back

To accidentally reveal a secret.