Idioms and Their Meanings

Front

Costs an arm and a leg

Back

Definition:

very expensive

Example:

That new phone costs an arm and a leg. I will save up first.

Front

Once bitten, twice shy

Back

Definition:

after a bad experience, you become more careful

Example:

He lost his wallet once; now he is once bitten, twice shy about carrying cash.

Front

Face the music

Back

Definition:

accept the consequences for something you did

Example:

I forgot my workbook, so I had to face the music and explain to the teacher.

Front

Spill the beans

Back

Definition:

tell a secret

Example:

Aiman spilled the beans about the surprise party.

Front

Put your best foot forward

Back

Definition:

try your hardest

Example:

Put your best foot forward during the librarian interview.

Front

Add fuel to the fire

Back

Definition:

make a problem worse

Example:

Arguing on WhatsApp added fuel to the fire.