1.
Break the ice – To initiate conversation in a social setting and make people feel more
comfortable.
Example: He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.
2. Spill the beans – To reveal a secret or disclose information accidentally or prematurely.
Example: She spilled the beans about the surprise party.
3. Hit the nail on the head – To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Example: You hit the nail on the head when you said it's a management issue.
4. Let the cat out of the bag – To accidentally reveal a secret.
Example: He let the cat out of the bag about their engagement.
5. Once in a blue moon – Something that happens very rarely.
Example: I see them only once in a blue moon.
6. Bite the bullet – To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable.
Example: I had to bite the bullet and go to the dentist.
7. Under the weather – Feeling sick or unwell.
Example: She's feeling a bit under the weather today.
8. Cost an arm and a leg – Something very expensive.
Example: That car cost me an arm and a leg.
9. A blessing in disguise – Something that seems bad at first but results in something
good.
Example: Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.
10. The ball is in your court – It’s your turn to make a decision or take action.
Example: I've done all I can—the ball is in your court now.
Burn the midnight oil – To work late into the night.
Example: She’s burning the midnight oil to finish her thesis.
Kick the bucket – A lighthearted or informal way to say someone has died.
Example: The old man finally kicked the bucket at 95.
Hit the sack / Hit the hay – To go to bed or go to sleep.
Example: I’m exhausted. Time to hit the sack.
When pigs fly – Something that will never happen.
Example: He’ll clean his room when pigs fly.
Add fuel to the fire – To make a bad situation worse.
Example: Yelling back just added fuel to the fire.
On the fence – Undecided or not committed to a side.
Example: I’m still on the fence about the job offer.
Pull someone’s leg – To joke or tease someone.
Example: Relax, I was just pulling your leg.
Through thick and thin – Through good and bad times.
Example: They’ve stayed friends through thick and thin.
Let sleeping dogs lie – Don’t bring up old problems.
Example: Just let sleeping dogs lie and move on.
Bite off more than you can chew – To take on more than you can handle.
Example: I bit off more than I could chew with that extra project.
