Understanding Idioms and Proverbs

What does 'break the ice' mean?

• To make someone feel uncomfortable

• To initiate conversation and relieve social tension.

• To create a difficult situation

• To end a conversation abruptly

What does 'a piece of cake' mean?

• It means something is very complicated.

• It refers to a type of dessert.

• It describes a situation that is very serious.

• It means something is very easy to do.

What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

• To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.

• To make a correct decision

• To follow a successful strategy

• To ignore important advice

What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

• It refers to a situation where you have no control.

• It means it is your turn to take action or make a decision.

• It indicates that the game is over.

• It means you should wait for someone else to act.

What does 'burning the midnight oil' mean?

• To work late into the night.

• To study for an exam in the morning.

• To relax and watch TV at night.

• To take a break during the day.

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

• To be exactly correct or to identify the precise issue.

• To make a mistake

• To avoid the issue

• To be overly critical

What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

• To reveal a secret.

• To start a new project.

• To adopt a cat.

• To ignore a problem.

What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

• It means something that happens frequently.

• It refers to a type of moon phase.

• It indicates a special event or celebration.

• It means something that happens very rarely.

What does 'the early bird catches the worm' mean?

• Being proactive leads to success.

• Being late is often beneficial.

• Procrastination leads to better results.

• Success comes to those who wait.

What does 'when pigs fly' mean?

• It refers to a common saying about flying pigs.

• It means something that is impossible or unlikely to happen.

• It describes a situation where pigs are flying in the sky.

• It means something that is guaranteed to happen.