Idioms

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What does it mean if there's "an elephant in the room"?

Back

There is something important that nobody is talking about.

Front

If someone said "speak of the devil," what just happened?

Back

Someone who they were talking about appeared.

Front

What does it mean to "burn bridges"?

Back

End a relationship.

Front

If someone is "barking up the wrong tree," what are they doing?

Back

Looking for information in the wrong place.

Front

If someone "adds fuel to the fire," what did they do?

Back

Made a bad situation worse.

Front

What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

Front

What does it mean to "hit the nail on the head"?

Back

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

Front

What does it mean to "let the cat out of the bag"?

Back

To reveal a secret or disclose information unintentionally.

Front

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

Back

It is your decision or responsibility to take action.

Front

What does it mean to "cost an arm and a leg"?

Back

To be very expensive.