Common Idioms

Front

What does it mean if someone told you that the situation is "getting out of hand"?

Back

The situation is getting out of control.

Front

What does it mean if before a performance, a friend told you to "break a leg"?

Back

She wants to wish you good luck.

Front

What does it mean if you were complaining about a friend and your mom told you to "cut her some slack"?

Back

She wants you to not be so critical.

Front

What does it mean to "give someone the benefit of the doubt"?

Back

Trust what someone says.

Front

"A blessing in disguise"

Back

Something seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

Front

What does it mean if you decide to "call it a day"?

Back

You decide to stop working on something.

Front

What does it mean to "get something out of your system"?

Back

You decide to do the thing you want to do so you can move on.

Front

What does it mean if you call someone "a dime a dozen"?

Back

You are calling them common.

Front

What does it mean if someone tells you to stop "beating around the bush"?

Back

They want you to be straight forward and honest.

Front

What does it mean if you "call it a day"?

Back

You stop working.