Flashcard on Common Idioms

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 "give someone the benefit of the doubt"?

Back

Trust what someone says.

Front

PIECE OF CAKE

Back

easy

Front

BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH

Back

nervous

Front

ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

Back

excited

Front

You're talking a HUNDRED MILES A MINUTE!

Back

fast

Front

I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.

Back

once a while

Front

RAINING CATS AND DOGS

Back

It's raining a lot.

Front

William will keep his room clean WHEN PIGS FLY.

Back

his room is never clean

Front

Jim told his daughter that she was the APPLE OF HIS EYE.

Back

She is extremely important to her dad.