Real World Expressions

What does it really mean: "Go break a leg!"

• Do a bad job

• Break your leg

• Do well

What does the expression 'spill the beans' mean?

• Reveal a secret

• Make a mess

• Cook dinner

• Start a conversation

Choose the correct meaning of 'hit the sack'.

• Go to sleep

• Start working

• Play a game

• Eat dinner

What does 'under the weather' imply?

• Feeling sick

• Being outside

• Feeling happy

• Being confused

Identify the meaning of 'piece of cake'.

• Very easy

• Very difficult

• A dessert

• A puzzle

What does 'break the ice' mean in a social context?

• Start a conversation

• End a meeting

• Break something

• Make a decision

What is the meaning of 'costs an arm and a leg'?

• Very expensive

• Very cheap

• A body part

• A long time

Choose the correct interpretation of 'let the cat out of the bag'.

• Reveal a secret

• Lose a pet

• Start a fight

• Make a decision

What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

• Pursuing the wrong course

• Walking a dog

• Climbing a tree

• Making noise

What is meant by 'the ball is in your court'?

• It's your decision

• Play a game

• Pass the ball

• Ignore the situation