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English Idioms and Their Meanings

Can you match these common English idioms to their correct meanings? Test your knowledge of figurative language.

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AI-drafted from cluster "English Idioms and Their Meanings". Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idiomhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idiom

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  • 01What does the idiom 'bite the bullet' mean?
  • 02If someone tells you to 'break a leg,' what are they saying?
  • 03What does it mean to 'spill the beans'?
  • 04What is the meaning of the phrase 'hit the nail on the head'?
  • 05What is 'a blessing in disguise'?
  • 06If something happens 'once in a blue moon,' how often does it happen?
  • 07What does it mean when 'the ball is in your court'?
  • 08What does the idiom 'cutting corners' mean?
  • 09What does it mean to 'let the cat out of the bag'?
  • 10If you are 'on the fence,' what is your situation?
  • 11What does the phrase 'through thick and thin' mean?
  • 12If a task is 'a piece of cake,' what does that mean?

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