Idioms Flashcard

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What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

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very expensive

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What is an idiom?

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a phrase with a meaning that can’t be interpreted literally

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What does the idiom 'be on the same page' mean?

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to understand each other

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What does the idiom 'pick someone's brain' mean?

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to get some information from someone

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What does the idiom 'get the green light' mean?

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get approval to start something

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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to initiate conversation in a social setting

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

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to be exactly right about something

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What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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to reveal a secret

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What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?

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feeling ill or sick

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What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

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something very easy to do