Common Idioms

Front

What does it mean if you call someone 'a dime a dozen'?

Back

You are calling them common.

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What does it mean if you are asked to 'give someone the benefit of the doubt'?

Back

Trust what someone says.

Front

What does it mean if you decide to 'call it a day'?

Back

You decide to stop working on something.

Front

When you 'wrap your head around something' it means...

Back

You understand something complicated.

Front

What does it mean if someone says, 'Speak of the devil!'?

Back

The person they were talking about just showed up.

Front

What does 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

Front

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

Back

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

Front

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

Back

To reveal a secret or a surprise by accident.

Front

What does it mean to 'burn the midnight oil'?

Back

To work late into the night.

Front

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

Back

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