Idioms

What does

Piece Of Cake

Mean

• Easy

• Hard

• Soft

• Secret

Answer explanation

Piece Of Cake Meaning:

The idea of cake being “easy” originated in the 1870's when cakes were given out as prizes for winning competitions. ... The most “graceful” pair would win the cake the in middle. From this the term “cake walk” and “piece of cake” came into being, both meaning that something was easy to accomplish.

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What does

The Cat Is Out Of The Bag

Mean

• Easy

• Hard

• Soft

• Secret is out

Answer explanation

Letting the cat out of the bag (also ... box) is a colloquialism meaning to reveal facts previously hidden. It could refer to revealing a conspiracy (friendly or not) to its target, letting an outsider into an inner circle of knowledge (e.g., explaining an in-joke) or the revelation of a plot twist in a movie or play.

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What does

Break A Leg

mean

• Good Luck

• Hurt Your Leg

• Soft

• Fun

Answer explanation

In the early days of theater, this is where ensemble actors were queued to perform. ... If you were to tell the actor to “break a leg,” you were wishing them the opportunity to perform and get paid. The sentiment remains the same today; the term means “good luck, give a good performance.”

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What Does

Under The Weather

Mean

• Sick

• Heathly

• In The Rain

• In A Store

Answer explanation

If you say that you are under the weather, you mean that you feel slightly ill. I was still feeling a bit under the weather.

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Draw The Meaning of

Raining Cats And Dogs

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What is your favorite idiom

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