English Idioms

In a nutshell

• In a mental institution

• Long story short

• A difficult situation

• To be recluse

When something is easy, we say it's a PIECE OF ____

Cherry on (top of) the cake

• A distinguishing feature

• A topic to be addressed

• A good thing made better

• The point of success

When someone has 'a screw loose', they are

• a loose cannon

• not dependable

• odd or eccentric

• in need of a break

A person with 'a stiff upper lip' is...

• a stoic person

• a person with no emotions

• a grumpy individual

• a repressed person

If a person is 'born with a silver spoon in their mouth', they have always

• been gluttonous or a picky eater

• been lucky with money

• swallowed their words

• had good social and financial conditions

'Ear worm' is the word used for

• a person who doesn't shower

• an annoying song

• a gossip

• a catchy tune

A person who 'keeps their cards close to their chest' is one who

• is cautious or secretive about their intentions

• does business with their heart

• has something to hide

• is unpredictable or a loose cannon

'Joker in the pack' is a term used to describe someone or something that

• enables a Hail Mary move

• is not likely to be a serious or reliable asset

• is an unpredictable factor

• promotes a light hearted environment

To have an 'Ace up your sleeve' is the same as

• to hold a secret weapon

• to have an unfair advantage

• to cheat or take advantage of a situation

• to be a possibly violent person