Idioms

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Front

What does 'It's a piece of cake' mean?

Back

It means something is easy.

Front

What does 'rain check' mean?

Back

It means a ticket to attend an event at a later date.

Front

What is a 'couch potato'?

Back

A person who likes to sit and watch TV on the couch.

Front

What does 'putting your foot in your mouth' mean?

Back

It means saying something embarrassing.

Front

What does 'I'm in a pickle' mean?

Back

It means I'm in trouble.

Front

What does 'break a leg' mean?

Back

It means good luck, especially before a performance.

Front

What does 'spill the beans' mean?

Back

It means to reveal a secret.

Front

What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

Back

It means to make a wrong assumption or pursue the wrong course of action.

Front

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

Back

It means to be exactly right about something.