Idioms

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What does 'all ears' mean?

Back

Being ready to listen carefully.

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What does 'Go fly a kite' mean?

Back

To tell someone to go away and stop bothering you.

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What does 'Ace up your sleeve' mean?

Back

Having a special advantage that is not used until the very last moment.

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What does 'Leave well enough alone' mean?

Back

To do nothing because doing something would make the situation worse.

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What does 'Barking up the wrong tree' mean?

Back

You are giving your attention or focus to the wrong thing.

Front

What does 'Crying wolf' mean?

Back

To raise a false alarm or to call for help when it is not needed.

Front

What does 'Break the ice' mean?

Back

To initiate conversation in a social setting.

Front

What does 'Hit the nail on the head' mean?

Back

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

Front

What does 'Under the weather' mean?

Back

Feeling ill or unwell.

Front

What does 'Piece of cake' mean?

Back

Something that is very easy to do.