Idioms Practice

Front

What does 'added fuel to the fire' mean?

Back

to make a bad situation worse

Front

What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

Back

almost never

Front

What does 'back to square one' mean?

Back

they should start over because the design did not work

Front

What does 'on cloud nine' mean?

Back

happy and excited

Front

What does 'easy as pie' mean?

Back

not difficult

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Front

Give an example of an idiom that means 'to be very happy'.

Back

'On cloud nine' is an idiom that means to be very happy.

Front

What does 'break the ice' mean?

Back

to initiate conversation in a social setting.

Front

What does 'spill the beans' mean?

Back

to reveal a secret.

Front

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

Back

to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.