Idioms and Their Meanings Flashcard

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What does the idiom 'back to square one' mean?

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To start something all over again.

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What does the idiom 'a dime a dozen' mean?

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Something that is very common and easy to get.

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

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Costing a lot of money.

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What does the idiom 'bark up the wrong tree' mean?

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To go about something in the wrong way.

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What does the idiom 'a drop in the bucket' mean?

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A small or insignificant amount.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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

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To reveal a secret.

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What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something that is very easy to do.

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What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?

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Feeling ill or unwell.