Modismos - Idioms

Complete the following phrase: "Break the _____".

• Ice

• Wall

• Rule

• Code

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What is the meaning of the idiom "kick the bucket"?

• Start a new project.

• Exercise intensely.

• To die.

• To make a difficult decision.

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What does the expression "hit the road" mean?

• To start a travel.

• To travel by train.

• To drive at high speed.

• To arrive at a destination.

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What is the meaning of the idiom "let the cat out of the bag"?

• To free a cat from a bag.

• To reveal a secret.

• Sharing confidential information.

• Playing with a cat.

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Which expression is used to say that something is frankly simple?

• When pigs fly.

• Break a leg.

• Better late than never.

• It’s a piece of cake.

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It is used to express that a person is trying to avoid saying something.

• Better late than never.

• Beat around the bush.

• To cost an arm and a leg.

• It’s not rocket science

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What does the expression "It’s not rocket science" mean?

• To indicate that a task is not complicated, but may present challenges.

• To indicate that what is being talked about is never going to happen.

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This expression usually refers to missing an opportunity by not getting to it in time.

• Miss the boat.

• See eye to eye.

• To be all ears.

• Hit the sack.

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To relax, rest, sleep

• Hit the sack

• It's raining cats and dogs

• Pull someone's leg

• Add fuel to the fire

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To make jokes to someone

• Hit the sack

• Pull someone's leg

• Add fuel to the fire

• Cut to the chase

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