English Idioms

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What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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What does it mean if something 'costs an arm and a leg'?

Back

It means it is very expensive.

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What does the idiom 'under the weather' refer to?

Back

It means feeling sick.

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What is meant by 'a blessing in disguise'?

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It refers to something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

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What does 'in the same boat' mean?

Back

It means having the same problem as someone else.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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

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It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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

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It means to reveal a secret.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It means it is your turn to take action or make a decision.

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What does 'burning the midnight oil' mean?

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It means to stay up late working or studying.