Idioms I flashcards
- Level 1
- English
- 10 cards
Learn Idioms with 10 free flashcards (level 1): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes Piece of cake, Break the ice, Hit the books, Under the weather and more.
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Piece of cake
Something very easy to do.
“The math test was a piece of cake.”
Break the ice
To initiate a conversation in a social setting.
“Telling a funny story is a good way to break the ice.”
Hit the books
To study, especially with a lot of intensity.
“I need to hit the books tonight; I have an exam tomorrow.”
Under the weather
Feeling ill or unwell.
“I'm feeling a bit under the weather, so I might skip the meeting.”
Spill the beans
To reveal a secret.
“He spilled the beans about the surprise party.”
Cost an arm and a leg
Very expensive or costly.
“The wedding dress cost an arm and a leg.”
Bite off more than you can chew
To take on a task that is too big or beyond one's ability.
“He bit off more than he could chew by enrolling in too many classes.”
Hit the nail on the head
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
“You hit the nail on the head when you described the issue as a lack of communication.”
Let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret or a surprise by accident.
“He let the cat out of the bag about the party.”
The ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
“I've done all I can; now the ball is in your court.”