Idioms II flashcards
- Level 2
- English
- 10 cards
Learn Idioms with 10 free flashcards (level 2): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes Burn the midnight oil, Bite the bullet, Jump on the bandwagon, Throw in the towel and more.
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Burn the midnight oil
To work late into the night or early morning hours.
“I had to burn the midnight oil to get the project done on time.”
Bite the bullet
To endure a painful experience or to face a difficult situation bravely.
“I guess I just have to bite the bullet and get my tooth pulled.”
Jump on the bandwagon
To join others in doing something that has become fashionable or popular.
“Many people are jumping on the bandwagon of this new diet trend.”
Throw in the towel
To give up; to stop trying in defeat.
“After several failed attempts, he threw in the towel and sold his business.”
Hit the sack
To go to bed or to go to sleep.
“I'm so tired, I need to hit the sack early tonight.”
Miss the boat
To miss an opportunity.
“He missed the boat on investing in that company early on.”
When pigs fly
Something that will never happen.
“He'll clean his room when pigs fly.”
Cry over spilt milk
To be upset about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.
“There's no use crying over spilt milk. Let's just move on.”
Hit the road
To leave or depart, especially on a journey or tour.
“It's getting late, let's hit the road.”
Add fuel to the fire
To worsen a situation that is already bad.
“Arguing about it now will just add fuel to the fire.”