Understanding Common Idioms

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Match the following idioms with their meanings:

Under the weather = Feeling ill or unwell Piece of cake = Something that is very easy to do Once in a blue moon = Something that happens very rarely Spill the beans = To disclose secret information

Match the following idioms with their examples:

Cost an arm and a leg = Eating at that new restaurant is too expensive A blessing in disguise = Losing my job led to a better opportunity Once in a blue moon = I see my friends rarely due to busy lives Spill the beans = I revealed Jake's secret project accidentally

Match the idiom with its Persian translation:

Under the weather = بیمار Piece of cake = مثل آب خوردن Once in a blue moon = هر از چند گاهی A blessing in disguise = نعمتی نهانی

Match the idiom with its context:

Cost an arm and a leg = Prices at the new restaurant Spill the beans = Accidentally revealing a secret Once in a blue moon = Meeting college friends rarely A blessing in disguise = Finding a dream job after losing one Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with a related situation:

Under the weather = Feeling unwell and missing events Piece of cake = An easier than expected math test Cost an arm and a leg = High prices at a fancy restaurant Once in a blue moon = Rare meetups with friends Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with a description:

A blessing in disguise = Initial bad experience turns good Under the weather = Condition of being sick Spill the beans = Sharing a secret unintentionally Piece of cake = An easy task Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with an appropriate response:

Cost an arm and a leg = I prefer cheaper alternatives Under the weather = Make sure to rest and recover A blessing in disguise = It's all about seeing the positive Once in a blue moon = It's great to cherish those moments Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with a relevant interaction:

Spill the beans = Curiosity after a secret is revealed Once in a blue moon = Reminiscing about old times with friends Under the weather = Concern over someone's health Piece of cake = Feeling relieved after a simple task Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with its meaning:

Break the ice = To initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable Bite the bullet = To reveal a secret unintentionally Burn the midnight oil = To work late into the night Hit the nail on the head = To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with its translation in Persian:

Break the ice = یخ کسی آب شدن Bite the bullet = دندان روی جگر گذاشتن Let the cat out of the bag = فاش کردن یک راز Burn the midnight oil = تا بوق سگ کار کردن Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with its example context:

Burn the midnight oil = Lisa is exhausted after working late on a project Bite the bullet = Jake plans to ask his boss for a raise Let the cat out of the bag = Jake spills the secret about Lisa’s surprise party Hit the nail on the head = Lisa receives feedback on her presentation clarity Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with the advice given:

Break the ice = Keep it light and chat about something casual Bite the bullet = Prepare your case and just go for it Burn the midnight oil = Remember to take breaks or you'll crash Let the cat out of the bag = Play it off as a joke to cover the slip-up Signup and view all the answers

Match the character to their situation:

Lisa = Is trying to finish a project at night Jake = Accidentally reveals a surprise party Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom to its scenario:

Break the ice = Lisa uses a compliment to ease tension Bite the bullet = Jake decides it’s time to confront his boss Burn the midnight oil = Lisa stays up late to meet a deadline Let the cat out of the bag = Jake reveals too much in a conversation Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with its associated feeling:

Break the ice = Comfort Bite the bullet = Courage Burn the midnight oil = Exhaustion Hit the nail on the head = Clarity Signup and view all the answers

Match the idiom with the lesson learned:

Break the ice = A compliment can open doors Bite the bullet = Procrastination increases anxiety Burn the midnight oil = Balance hard work with rest Let the cat out of the bag = Be careful with surprises Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Idiom Meanings and Examples

Break the ice: Initiating conversation to create a more comfortable social setting. Example: Lisa compliments her neighbor's garden, starting a conversation.
Bite the bullet: Facing a challenging situation with courage. Example: Jake plans to ask for a raise, even though he's nervous.
Burn the midnight oil: Working late into the night. Example: Lisa is working on a project and feeling exhausted.
Let the cat out of the bag: Unintentionally revealing a secret. Example: Jake accidentally tells Lisa about her surprise party.
Hit the nail on the head: Describing the exact cause of a situation or problem. Example: Jake accurately points out a lack of clarity in Lisa's presentation.
Under the weather: Feeling unwell or ill. Example: Jake is feeling sick and missed a meeting.
Piece of cake: Something that is very easy to do. Example: Lisa finds a math test easier than expected.
Once in a blue moon: Something that happens rarely. Example: Jake rarely sees his college friends due to busy schedules.
Spill the beans: To disclose secret information. Example: Lisa accidentally reveals Jake's secret project.
Cost an arm and a leg: To be very expensive. Example: Jake finds a restaurant's prices to be outrageous.
A blessing in disguise: Something seemingly bad that turns out to be good. Example: Lisa loses her job, but it leads to a better opportunity.