Idioms Flashcard

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What does the idiom 'keep a straight face' mean?

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not laughing when something is funny

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What does the idiom 'see eye to eye' mean?

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to agree on a subject

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What does the idiom 'be on the ball' mean?

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able to think or react very quickly

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What does the idiom 'pick someone's brain' mean?

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to get some information from someone

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

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it's up to you to make the next decision or step

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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to initiate conversation in a social setting

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

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to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem

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

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to be very expensive

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

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to reveal a secret

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What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?

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to feel ill or unwell