IDIOM FLASHCARD

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What does 'by heart' mean?

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To know something perfectly or to memorize it.

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What does 'a heart of gold' mean?

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To be very kind and generous.

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What does it mean to be 'under someone's thumb'?

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To be controlled or dominated by someone.

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What does 'giving someone the cold shoulder' mean?

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To ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.

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What does 'couch potato' mean?

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A person who is lazy and spends a lot of time sitting or lying down.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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

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To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something that is very easy to do.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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To make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret.