Common English idioms and their meanings
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| Piece of cake | Very easy to do Used to describe tasks that require little effort. |
| Break the ice | Start a conversation in an awkward situation Used to ease tension at the start of interactions. |
| Under the weather | Feeling unwell Informal; typically about minor illness. |
| Hit the nail on the head | Be exactly right Said when a comment or solution is spot-on. |
| Beat around the bush | Avoid getting to the point Used when someone avoids saying something directly. |
| Spill the beans | Reveal a secret Often about accidentally disclosing secrets or plans. |
| Cost an arm and a leg | Be very expensive Emphasizes a very high price. |
| Call it a day | Stop working for now Common at the end of a work session or project. |
| Cut to the chase | Get to the main point Means skipping preliminaries to reach the main point. |
| Bite the bullet | Face a difficult situation bravely Deciding to do something difficult or unpleasant. |
| On the same page | In agreement or understanding Common in teamwork to show shared understanding. |
| Once in a blue moon | Very rarely Describes events that happen very infrequently. |
| Miss the boat | Lose an opportunity Implies acting too late or failing to seize a chance. |
| The ball is in your court | It's your turn to act The next decision or action is yours. |
| Hit the sack | Go to bed Informal phrase for going to sleep. |
| Back to square one | Return to the beginning After a failed attempt, you must start over. |
| Pull someone's leg | Tease someone Lighthearted teasing; not meant to be serious. |
| Up in the air | Uncertain or undecided Details or outcomes have not been decided. |
| A blessing in disguise | A good thing that seemed bad at first An apparent setback that leads to a benefit. |
| Break a leg | Good luck Traditional way to wish performers success without jinxing. |