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What does the idiom 'Break the ice' mean?
What does the idiom 'Break the ice' mean?
Which phrase is a synonym for 'Cost an arm and a leg'?
Which phrase is a synonym for 'Cost an arm and a leg'?
What is the meaning of 'Let the cat out of the bag' idiom?
What is the meaning of 'Let the cat out of the bag' idiom?
Which idiom means 'to die'?
Which idiom means 'to die'?
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What does 'A piece of the pie' idiom mean?
What does 'A piece of the pie' idiom mean?
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Study Notes
Idioms and Their Meanings
- Break the ice: To initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable and relaxed.
- Cost an arm and a leg: A synonym is "break the bank," meaning something is very expensive or requires a large amount of money.
- Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret or disclose information prematurely, often accidentally.
- Kick the bucket: An idiomatic expression that means to die, often used in a colloquial context.
- A piece of the pie: Refers to having a share of something, especially in terms of money or profit.
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Test your knowledge of common idioms and their synonyms with this quiz. Match the idiomatic expression with its equivalent synonym and see how well you know these popular phrases.
