Common Idioms Flashcardizz

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What does 'head in the clouds' mean?

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To be out of touch/ not paying attention with what is happening.

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What does 'dropping like flies' mean?

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Drop out in large numbers.

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What does 'catch 22' mean?

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You can't win no matter what you do.

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What does 'at the end of my rope' mean?

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Almost out of patience.

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What does 'on the fence' mean?

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You haven't decided yet.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something very easy to do.

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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 '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.

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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.