3-Word Idioms Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering common three-word idioms and their meanings based on the lecture notes.

Hit the road

start a journey

Bite the bullet

endure pain bravely

Break the ice

ease an awkward situation

Miss the boat

miss an opportunity

Spill the beans

reveal a secret

Hit the sack

go to sleep

Kick the bucket

pass away

Jump the gun

act too soon

Pull the plug

stop something completely

Face the music

accept the consequences

Bite the dust

fail or end

Beat the clock

finish before deadline

Steal the show

outshine everyone else

Rock the boat

cause unnecessary trouble

Burn the bridges

destroy a relationship

Cut the chase

get to the point

Drop the ball

make a mistake

Lose the plot

become confused or irrational

Move the goalposts

unfairly change the rules

Push the envelope

go beyond normal limits