Interpret the idiom 'spill the beans'.

To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information

To count the number of beans in a jar

What is the meaning of the idiom 'take it with a grain of salt'?

To be skeptical about something, to not fully believe or trust it.

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

To break the tension or awkwardness in a social situation by initiating a conversation or activity.

To literally break a block of ice into pieces

Explain the meaning of the idiom 'hit the nail on the head'.

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

Explain the idiom 'piece of cake'.

Something that is very easy to do

A type of dessert made with flour and sugar

Something that is very difficult to do

What does the idiom 'burn the midnight oil' mean?

to work only during daylight hours

Interpret the phrase 'get cold feet' in the context of a trip.

To suddenly become hesitant or anxious about going through with the planned journey.

To feel excited about the upcoming trip

To wear warm socks during the journey

To have a fever while traveling

Explain the meaning of 'off the beaten path'.

To go somewhere that is not frequently traveled or explored.

Define the idiom 'make a beeline for'.

To make a beeline for means to move quickly and directly towards a specific destination or goal.

In what situation would you say 'the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'?

When embarking on a challenging task or journey.

Interpret the idiom 'the ball is in your court'.

To have the responsibility to make a decision

To pass the ball to someone else

What does the idiom 'pull someone's leg' mean?

To physically pull someone's leg

Interpret the idiom 'throw in the towel'.

To throw a towel in the laundry

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to pass with flying colors

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to hit the books

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hold your horses

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all ears

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Interpret the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg'.

Cost a penny

Something is very expensive or costly

Cost a smile and a handshake

Cost a finger and a toe

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree'?

To climb the right tree

To bark at the right tree

To water the wrong tree

To pursue a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.

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Interpret the idiom 'raining cats and dogs'.

It is snowing heavily

It is raining heavily

It is sunny and warm

It is a clear and calm day

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