Idioms Set 1

Call it a Day

• To continue working on a task until it's finished.

• To take a break from work or study.

• To stop working on something. Example: After three hours of studying, I decided to call it a day.

• To start a new project immediately.

Bite the Bullet

• Avoid a difficult situation at all costs.

• Face a painful situation bravely.

• Complain about a problem without taking action.

• Seek help from others to escape the situation.

Down to Earth

• Practical, realistic.

• Overly ambitious and unrealistic.

• Easily influenced by others' opinions.

• Always seeking adventure and excitement.

Break a Leg

• Good luck. Example: Break a leg at your piano concert tonight!

• A physical injury or accident.

• A phrase used to express anger.

• A way to say goodbye.

Hit the Nail on the Head

• To make a mistake

• To do or say something exactly right

• To ignore someone's feelings

• To take a long time to decide

Piece of Cake

• Something very easy. Example: The first question on the test was a piece of cake.

• A type of dessert made with flour, sugar, and eggs.

• A difficult task that requires a lot of effort.

• A metaphor for a complicated situation.

Cut Corners

• To do something in the most expensive way possible.

• To take a shortcut when doing something.

• To complete a task with utmost precision and care.

• To avoid any form of assistance or collaboration.

Beat Around the Bush

• To speak directly and clearly about a topic.

• To avoid saying what you actually mean, usually because it is uncomfortable.

• To engage in a detailed discussion about a subject.

• To express one's thoughts in a straightforward manner.

Kick the Bucket

• To win a competition

• To die

• To travel abroad

• To start a new job

Raining Cats and Dogs

• Raining lightly.

• Raining very heavily.

• Raining with a chance of snow.

• Raining intermittently.