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Idioms

The document provides a list of idiomatic expressions along with their definitions and examples. Each phrase illustrates a common situation or feeling, such as 'break the ice' for initiating conversation and 'cost an arm and a leg' for something expensive. These expressions are useful for enhancing conversational English.

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Idioms

The document provides a list of idiomatic expressions along with their definitions and examples. Each phrase illustrates a common situation or feeling, such as 'break the ice' for initiating conversation and 'cost an arm and a leg' for something expensive. These expressions are useful for enhancing conversational English.

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Break the ice:

Definition: To initiate conversation or relieve tension in a social situation.

Example: "I told a joke to break the ice at the meeting."

Bite the bullet:

Definition: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.

Example: "She decided to bite the bullet and confront her fear of public speaking."

Cost an arm and a leg:

Definition: To be very expensive.

Example: "Buying a new car can cost an arm and a leg."

Hit the nail on the head:

Definition: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

Example: "Sarah hit the nail on the head when she identified the main issue in the project."

Piece of cake:

Definition: Something that is very easy to do.

Example: "Passing the exam was a piece of cake for him."

Spill the beans:

Definition: To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information.

Example: "Don't spill the beans about the surprise party!"

Under the weather:

Definition: Feeling unwell or sick.

Example: "I can't go to work today; I'm feeling under the weather."

Jump on the bandwagon:

Definition: To join a popular trend or activity.

Example: "After seeing everyone using the new app, she decided to jump on the bandwagon and try it
out."

When pigs fly:


Definition: Something that will never happen or is highly unlikely to occur.

Example: "I'll believe it when pigs fly if he ever apologizes."

Burning the midnight oil:

Definition: Working late into the night.

Example: "She's been burning the midnight oil to finish her thesis on time."

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