Common Idioms

Front

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

Back

You stop working.

Front

What does it mean if someone says, 'Get your act together'?

Back

They want you to behave better.

Front

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

Back

You decide to stop working on something.

Front

What does it mean if something is 'a blessing in disguise'?

Back

Something seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

Front

What does it mean if someone told you that the situation is 'getting out of hand'?

Back

The situation is getting out of control.

Front

What does it mean to 'break the ice'?

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

Front

What does it mean if someone is 'barking up the wrong tree'?

Back

They are pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.

Front

What does it mean if you 'hit the nail on the head'?

Back

You are exactly right about something.

Front

What does it mean if something is 'the tip of the iceberg'?

Back

It is just a small part of a much larger problem.

Front

What does it mean if someone says 'it's not rocket science'?

Back

It is not very complicated.