Idioms Haiyang English Exam 2 | Quizlet

What is an idiom?

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Break the ice

To start a conversation or make people feel more comfortable.

Fill in the blank: To ____ ____ ____ at the party, I said hello to the person next to me

Break the ice

Piece of cake?

Something very easy to do

Fill in the blank: The test was a _____ ___ _____; I finished it very quickly.

Piece of cake

Cost an arm and a leg?

To be very expensive

Fill in the blank: That new phone costs an ___ ___ __ ___; I can't buy it now.

Arm and a leg

Bite off more than you can chew?

To try to do more than you can manage

Fill in the blank: By agreeing to do two big projects at once, I ___ ____ ____ than I could chew

bit off more

Cry over spilt milk?

To be upset about something that has already happened and can't be changed.

Fill in the blank: Don't ___ ____ ___ ___; let's focus on fixing the problem.

Cry over spilt milk

Kill two birds with one stone?

To solve two problems with one action.

Fill in the blank: By walking to work, I ___ two birds with one ___: I save money and get exercise

1. kill

2. stone

Let the cat out of the bag?

To reveal a secret by mistake.

Fill in the blank: I let the ___ ___ __ ___ ___ about the surprise party when I asked her what cake she likes.

Cat out of the bag

Pull someone's leg?

To joke with someone by telling them something that isn't true.

Fill in the blank: Don't worry, I'm just ___ ____ ___; I didn't really sell your bike.

Pulling your leg

Break a leg?

A way of wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance.

Fill in the blank? You're going to do great in the play tonight. ___ a leg!

Break

The ball is in your court?

It's your turn to take action or make a decision.

Fill in the blank: I've made my offer; now the ___ __ __ ___ ___ to decide.

Ball is in your court

Throw in the towel?

To give up.

Fill in the blank: After trying for hours to fix the computer, I ___ ___ ___ ___ and called an expert.

Threw in the towel

Under the weather?

Feeling slightly ill

Fill in the blank: I'm feeling a bit under the ____ today; I might stay home and rest."

Weather

Once in a blue moon?

Very rarely

Fill in the blank: I only eat fast food once in a ___ ___; I usually cook at home.

Blue moon

Like two peas in a pod?

Very similar or close

Fill in the blank: Those best friends are like ___ ___ __ __ ___; they do everything together.

Two peas in a pod

Go the extra mile?

To make an extra effort

Fill in the blank: Our teachers always go the__ ___ to help students understand difficult topics

Extra mile

Straight from the horse's mouth?

Information from the person who knows best.

Fill in the blank: I heard about the university's new policy straight from the ___ ___ - the vice-chancellor told us herself.

Horse's mouth

Take with a pinch of salt?

To not completely believe something.

Fill in the blank: You should take his stories with a ___ ___ ___; he often exaggerates.

Pinch of salt