Common Idioms

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What is an idiom?

Back

A word or phrase that does not mean what it says.

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What does 'on the fence' mean?

Back

Undecided.

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What does 'a penny for your thoughts' mean?

Back

Someone is deep in thought and you'd like to know what they're thinking.

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What does 'It's raining cats and dogs!' mean?

Back

It's raining very heavily.

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What does 'get a kick out of' mean?

Back

To have a good time.

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What is the meaning of 'break the ice'?

Back

To start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

Back

Something that is very easy to do.

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

Back

To be exactly right about something.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

Back

To make a wrong assumption or pursue the wrong course of action.

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

Back

Something that is very expensive.