English Idioms

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

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It means something is very expensive.

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What does it mean when someone says 'break a leg' before a performance?

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It means they wish you good luck.

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What does the idiom 'once in a blue moon' refer to?

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It refers to something that rarely happens.

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What does the phrase 'it's raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means it's raining very heavily.

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What do we mean when we say we have 'butterflies in our stomach'?

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It means we feel nervous or anxious.

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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 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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

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

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It means to be exactly right about something.

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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 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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It means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.