Idioms and Phrases
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A. To freeze water
B. To start a conversation
C. To break a solid object
D. To end a discussion
"Break the ice" is an idiom that means initiating a conversation in a social setting.
A. Playing football
B. Dying
C. Cleaning a bucket
D. Jumping over a bucket
This idiom is a euphemism for death.
A. A simple task
B. A delicious dessert
C. A broken cake
D. A difficult challenge
This idiom refers to something that is very easy to do.
A. Hit a haystack
B. Go to bed
C. Harvest wheat
D. Jump over a fence
This idiom means to go to sleep or go to bed.
A. Chew on a bullet
B. Face a difficult situation with courage
C. Shoot a bullet
D. Swallow a bullet
This idiom is used to describe facing a challenging situation with bravery.
A. Jumping on a moving vehicle
B. Joining a popular trend or activity
C. Playing a musical instrument
D. Avoiding a popular trend
This idiom means adopting a popular activity or trend.
A. Hitting a nail
B. Finding the right solution
C. Missing the target
D. Hammering a wall
This idiom is used to express that someone has identified the core of a problem or situation.
A. Lighting a lamp
B. Working late into the night
C. Burning a candle
D. Sleeping late
This idiom refers to working late or staying up late to complete a task.
A. Cheap
B. Expensive
C. Painful
D. Affordable
This idiom describes something that is very expensive.
A. Cut something quickly
B. Skip the preliminaries and get to the main point
C. Cut a ribbon
D. Stop cutting
This idiom is used to encourage someone to get to the main point without unnecessary details.
A. Drop beans on the floor
B. Share a secret
C. Cook beans
D. Throw beans
This idiom means revealing a secret or disclosing information.
A. Provide a winter coat
B. Ignore someone
C. Share a cold drink
D. Offer a cold meal
This idiom describes intentionally ignoring or being distant from someone.
A. Reading a book together
B. In agreement or understanding
C. Having the same book
D. Turning the same page
This idiom refers to being in agreement or having a shared understanding.
A. Setting both ends of a candle on fire
B. Working excessively hard
C. Lighting a candle
D. Burning candles sequentially
This idiom describes working very hard, often to the point of exhaustion.
A. Crying over accidents
B. Grieving over past mistakes
C. Spilling milk intentionally
D. Avoiding spilled milk
This idiom advises against lamenting over things that have already happened.
A. Setting bridges on fire
B. Destroying connections
C. Constructing bridges
D. Avoiding bridges
This idiom refers to damaging relationships or cutting off connections.
A. Playing with bushes
B. Avoiding the main topic
C. Trimming bushes
D. Hiding behind a bush
This idiom describes avoiding direct or straightforward discussion.
A. Stuck in a rocky area
B. Facing a difficult situation with no easy solution
C. Choosing between rocks
D. Resting on a hard surface
This idiom signifies being in a dilemma or facing a tough situation with no clear solution.
A. Inexpensive
B. Costly
C. Beautiful penny
D. Cost a coin
This idiom describes something that is expensive or has a high cost.
A. Jumping on a moving vehicle
B. Joining a popular trend or activity
C. Playing a musical instrument
D. Avoiding a popular trend
This idiom means adopting a popular activity or trend.
A. Hitting a nail
B. Finding the right solution
C. Missing the target
D. Hammering a wall
This idiom is used to express that someone has identified the core of a problem or situation.
A. Lighting a lamp
B. Working late into the night
C. Burning a candle
D. Sleeping late
This idiom refers to working late or staying up late to complete a task.
A. Cheap
B. Expensive
C. Painful
D. Affordable
This idiom describes something that is very expensive.
A. Cut something quickly
B. Skip the preliminaries and get to the main point
C. Cut a ribbon
D. Stop cutting
This idiom is used to encourage someone to get to the main point without unnecessary details.
A. Drop beans on the floor
B. Share a secret
C. Cook beans
D. Throw beans
This idiom means revealing a secret or disclosing information.
A. Provide a winter coat
B. Ignore someone
C. Share a cold drink
D. Offer a cold meal
This idiom describes intentionally ignoring or being distant from someone.
A. Reading a book together
B. In agreement or understanding
C. Having the same book
D. Turning the same page
This idiom refers to being in agreement or having a shared understanding.
A. Setting both ends of a candle on fire
B. Working excessively hard
C. Lighting a candle
D. Burning candles sequentially
This idiom describes working very hard, often to the point of exhaustion.
A. Crying over accidents
B. Grieving over past mistakes
C. Spilling milk intentionally
D. Avoiding spilled milk
This idiom advises against lamenting over things that have already happened.
A. Setting bridges on fire
B. Destroying connections
C. Constructing bridges
D. Avoiding bridges
This idiom refers to damaging relationships or cutting off connections.
A. Playing with bushes
B. Avoiding the main topic
C. Trimming bushes
D. Hiding behind a bush
This idiom describes avoiding direct or straightforward discussion.
A. Stuck in a rocky area
B. Facing a difficult situation with no easy solution
C. Choosing between rocks
D. Resting on a hard surface
This idiom signifies being in a dilemma or facing a tough situation with no clear solution.
A. Inexpensive
B. Costly
C. Beautiful penny
D. Cost a coin
This idiom describes something that is expensive or has a high cost.
A. Jumping on a moving vehicle
B. Joining a popular trend or activity
C. Playing a musical instrument
D. Avoiding a popular trend
This idiom means adopting a popular activity or trend.
A. Hitting a nail
B. Finding the right solution
C. Missing the target
D. Hammering a wall
This idiom is used to express that someone has identified the core of a problem or situation.
A. Hit a bag
B. Get some sleep
C. Hit a hard surface
D. Engage in a physical activity
This idiom is a colloquial expression for going to bed or getting some sleep.
A. A slice of dessert
B. A portion of a situation
C. A mathematical concept
D. A cooking ingredient
This idiom refers to having a share or involvement in something.
A. Repairing a wire
B. Close to the deadline
C. Creating a wire sculpture
D. A wire-related activity
This idiom describes being very close to the end or deadline.
A. Discard a towel
B. Surrender or give up
C. Engage in a sport
D. Dry oneself with a towel
This idiom is used to convey giving up or surrendering in the face of a challenge.
A. Walk an additional distance
B. Put in additional effort
C. Travel a long distance
D. Engage in a fitness routine
This idiom encourages going beyond the expected or required effort.
A. Jump into water
B. Abandon a project or group
C. Board a ship
D. Perform a ship-related activity
This idiom signifies leaving a situation, especially when facing difficulties.
A. Covered in ears
B. Listening attentively
C. Having large ears
D. Hearing impaired
This idiom indicates someone who is fully focused and eager to listen.
A. Engage in animal cruelty
B. Continue with a pointless task
C. Ride a horse aggressively
D. Participate in a horse race
This idiom suggests persisting with an activity that is no longer productive.
A. Chew on a bullet
B. Face a difficult situation with courage
C. Shoot a bullet
D. Swallow a bullet
This idiom conveys facing a challenging situation with bravery. (Repeated for context)
A. Cut something quickly
B. Skip the preliminaries and get to the main point
C. Cut a ribbon
D. Stop cutting
This idiom encourages getting to the main point without unnecessary details. (Repeated for context)
A. Lighting a lamp
B. Working late into the night
C. Burning a candle
D. Sleeping late
This idiom refers to working late or staying up late to complete a task. (Repeated for context)
A. Cheap
B. Expensive
C. Painful
D. Affordable
This idiom describes something that is very expensive. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically cut corners
B. Take shortcuts or do something in a cheaper way
C. Trim the edges of a paper
D. Engage in a corner-related activity
This idiom conveys doing something in a less expensive or efficient manner.
A. Fall to the ground while running
B. Start a new project energetically
C. Participate in a running race
D. Encounter an obstacle while running
This idiom implies beginning a task with enthusiasm and efficiency.
A. Drop beans on the floor
B. Share a secret
C. Cook beans
D. Throw beans
This idiom means revealing a secret or disclosing information. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically break a leg
B. Wish someone good luck
C. Encourage someone to dance
D. Suggest taking a break
This theatrical idiom is used to wish someone good luck before a performance.
A. Set a bridge on fire
B. Build a bridge
C. Create a connection
D. Sever ties or relationships
This idiom signifies damaging relationships or cutting off connections.
A. Inexpensive
B. Costly
C. Explode like a bomb
D. Affordable
This idiom describes something that is very expensive.
A. Engage in a circus act
B. Complete a challenging task
C. Jump over physical hoops
D. Avoid obstacles
This idiom conveys going through great efforts or facing many obstacles to achieve something.
A. Toss caution like a frisbee
B. Disregard caution and take a risk
C. Carefully handle caution
D. Avoid caution
This idiom suggests taking a bold or risky action without worrying about the consequences.
A. Physically cut mustard
B. Meet a certain standard
C. Prepare mustard sauce
D. Avoid using mustard
This idiom indicates reaching a required level or meeting expectations.
A. Hitting a nail
B. Finding the right solution
C. Missing the target
D. Hammering a wall
This idiom is used to express that someone has identified the core of a problem or situation. (Repeated for context)
A. Set both ends of a candle on fire
B. Work excessively hard
C. Light a candle sequentially
D. Burn candles simultaneously
This idiom describes working very hard, often to the point of exhaustion. (Repeated for context)
A. Cry over accidents
B. Grieve over past mistakes
C. Spill milk intentionally
D. Avoid spilled milk
This idiom advises against lamenting over things that have already happened. (Repeated for context)
A. Set bridges on fire
B. Destroy connections
C. Construct bridges
D. Avoid bridges
This idiom refers to damaging relationships or cutting off connections. (Repeated for context)
A. Spill a cup of tea
B. Share gossip or information
C. Brew a pot of tea
D. Avoid tea spills
This slang idiom is used to describe sharing juicy or interesting gossip.
A. Returning to art class
B. Revisiting the original plan
C. Sketching a new idea
D. Ignoring the drawing board
This idiom indicates going back to the beginning or starting over with a new approach.
A. Physically break a mold
B. Conform to expectations
C. Create something unique
D. Mold a material
This idiom encourages thinking or doing something outside the norm.
A. Physically cut a rug
B. Damage a rug
C. Dance energetically
D. Trim the edges of a rug
This informal idiom is used to describe dancing with enthusiasm.
A. A fish out of its habitat
B. Feeling uncomfortable in a new environment
C. Fishing for compliments
D. Swimming in an unfamiliar pond
This idiom conveys the feeling of being out of place or uncomfortable in a new setting.
A. Sitting on a heated chair
B. Facing intense scrutiny or pressure
C. Sunbathing in a warm location
D. Sitting near a fireplace
This idiom describes being in a situation where one is under intense scrutiny or facing pressure.
A. Play music by ear
B. Follow a script
C. Decide spontaneously
D. Play a musical instrument
This idiom suggests making decisions or taking actions based on the circumstances at the moment.
A. Chew more food than necessary
B. Take on a challenge beyond one's capacity
C. Avoid chewing altogether
D. Chew carefully
This idiom conveys attempting or accepting a task that is too difficult to handle.
A. Release a cat from a bag
B. Share a secret unintentionally
C. Keep a cat in a bag
D. Bag a cat
This idiom signifies revealing a secret that was supposed to be kept confidential.
A. Lost in the woods
B. No longer in danger or difficulty
C. Carving wood
D. A forest-related activity
This idiom indicates being free from a difficult or dangerous situation.
A. Drop beans on the floor
B. Share a secret
C. Cook beans
D. Throw beans
This idiom means revealing a secret or disclosing information. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically break a leg
B. Wish someone good luck
C. Encourage someone to dance
D. Suggest taking a break
This theatrical idiom is used to wish someone good luck before a performance. (Repeated for context)
A. Set a bridge on fire
B. Build a bridge
C. Create a connection
D. Sever ties or relationships
This idiom signifies damaging relationships or cutting off connections. (Repeated for context)
A. Inexpensive
B. Costly
C. Explode like a bomb
D. Affordable
This idiom describes something that is very expensive. (Repeated for context)
A. Engage in a circus act
B. Complete a challenging task
C. Jump over physical hoops
D. Avoid obstacles
This idiom conveys going through great efforts or facing many obstacles to achieve something. (Repeated for context)
A. Toss caution like a frisbee
B. Disregard caution and take a risk
C. Carefully handle caution
D. Avoid caution
This idiom suggests taking a bold or risky action without worrying about the consequences. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically cut mustard
B. Meet a certain standard
C. Prepare mustard sauce
D. Avoid using mustard
This idiom indicates reaching a required level or meeting expectations. (Repeated for context)
A. Hitting a nail
B. Finding the right solution
C. Missing the target
D. Hammering a wall
This idiom is used to express that someone has identified the core of a problem or situation. (Repeated for context)
A. Set both ends of a candle on fire
B. Work excessively hard
C. Light a candle sequentially
D. Burn candles simultaneously
This idiom describes working very hard, often to the point of exhaustion. (Repeated for context)
A. Cry over accidents
B. Grieve over past mistakes
C. Spill milk intentionally
D. Avoid spilled milk
This idiom advises against lamenting over things that have already happened. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically hit a road
B. Begin a journey or leave
C. Pave a road
D. Cross a road
This idiom is used to express the act of starting a journey or leaving a place.
A. A slice of dessert
B. A difficult task made to look easy
C. A cooking ingredient
D. A crumbly cake
This idiom describes a task that is very easy to accomplish.
A. Returning to a specific square
B. Reverting to the starting point
C. Going back to a square-shaped area
D. Advancing to a higher level
This idiom signifies returning to the initial stage or starting over.
A. Physically bite a hand
B. Appreciate assistance
C. Betray someone who helps you
D. Chew on food provided
This idiom conveys harming or betraying someone who has supported or assisted you.
A. Lighting a lamp
B. Working late into the night
C. Burning a candle
D. Sleeping late
This idiom refers to working late or staying up late to complete a task. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically cut and dry something
B. Clear and straightforward
C. Wet and messy
D. Dry and uncut
This idiom describes a situation that is clear, settled, or predetermined.
A. Physically dead like a doornail
B. Extremely lively
C. Dull and lifeless
D. Vibrant like a doornail
This idiom conveys something that is lifeless or devoid of vitality.
A. Physically draw a line
B. Establish a boundary or limit
C. Sketch a design
D. Ignore boundaries
This idiom signifies setting limits or boundaries in a situation.
A. Physically falling on ears
B. Ignored or unheard
C. Reaching the ears quickly
D. Listening attentively
This idiom conveys that one's words or appeals are being ignored.
A. Provide a doubt
B. Believe someone's statement without proof
C. Doubt someone intentionally
D. Share doubts openly
This idiom suggests trusting someone despite a lack of evidence.
A. Drop beans on the floor
B. Share a secret
C. Cook beans
D. Throw beans
This idiom means revealing a secret or disclosing information. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically break a leg
B. Wish someone good luck
C. Encourage someone to dance
D. Suggest taking a break
This theatrical idiom is used to wish someone good luck before a performance. (Repeated for context)
A. Set a bridge on fire
B. Build a bridge
C. Create a connection
D. Sever ties or relationships
This idiom signifies damaging relationships or cutting off connections. (Repeated for context)
A. Inexpensive
B. Costly
C. Explode like a bomb
D. Affordable
This idiom describes something that is very expensive. (Repeated for context)
A. Engage in a circus act
B. Complete a challenging task
C. Jump over physical hoops
D. Avoid obstacles
This idiom conveys going through great efforts or facing many obstacles to achieve something. (Repeated for context)
A. Toss caution like a frisbee
B. Disregard caution and take a risk
C. Carefully handle caution
D. Avoid caution
This idiom suggests taking a bold or risky action without worrying about the consequences. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically cut mustard
B. Meet a certain standard
C. Prepare mustard sauce
D. Avoid using mustard
This idiom indicates reaching a required level or meeting expectations. (Repeated for context)
A. Hitting a nail
B. Finding the right solution
C. Missing the target
D. Hammering a wall
This idiom is used to express that someone has identified the core of a problem or situation. (Repeated for context)
A. Set both ends of a candle on fire
B. Work excessively hard
C. Light a candle sequentially
D. Burn candles simultaneously
This idiom describes working very hard, often to the point of exhaustion. (Repeated for context)
A. Cry over accidents
B. Grieve over past mistakes
C. Spill milk intentionally
D. Avoid spilled milk
This idiom advises against lamenting over things that have already happened. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically hit a hay bale
B. Go to sleep
C. Engage in a farming activity
D. Hay-related exercise
This idiom is a colloquial expression for going to bed or getting some sleep.
A. Offer a coin for someone's ideas
B. Think about coins
C. Share thoughts on pennies
D. Ask someone what they are thinking
This idiom is a polite way of asking someone what they are thinking or feeling.
A. A portion of a play
B. Involvement in an activity
C. A segment of a performance
D. A slice of a drama
This idiom signifies participating or having a share in an activity or venture.
A. Returning to a mining job
B. Going back to a salty area
C. Returning to work or routine
D. Engaging in a salt-related task
This idiom humorously refers to returning to one's job or daily responsibilities.
A. Chew on a bullet
B. Face a difficult situation with courage
C. Shoot a bullet
D. Swallow a bullet
This idiom conveys facing a challenging situation with bravery. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically break ice
B. Initiate a conversation or social interaction
C. Freeze a situation
D. Engage in an ice-related activity
This idiom describes starting a conversation in a social setting.
A. Physically burn a hole
B. Spend money quickly
C. Carry a burning object
D. Stitch a hole in a pocket
This idiom signifies spending money impulsively or quickly.
A. Physically cut cheese
B. Eat cheese in slices
C. Pass gas
D. Create a cheese-related dish
This idiom is a humorous and informal way of saying someone has passed gas.
A. Physically down a drain
B. Wasted or lost
C. Cleaning a drain
D. Flowing into a drain
This idiom describes something that is wasted, lost, or unsuccessful.
A. Listen to music
B. Confront the consequences of one's actions
C. Compose music
D. Sing in front of an audience
This idiom conveys facing and accepting the consequences of one's actions.
A. Drop beans on the floor
B. Share a secret
C. Cook beans
D. Throw beans
This idiom means revealing a secret or disclosing information. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically break a leg
B. Wish someone good luck
C. Encourage someone to dance
D. Suggest taking a break
This theatrical idiom is used to wish someone good luck before a performance. (Repeated for context)
A. Set a bridge on fire
B. Build a bridge
C. Create a connection
D. Sever ties or relationships
This idiom signifies damaging relationships or cutting off connections. (Repeated for context)
A. Inexpensive
B. Costly
C. Explode like a bomb
D. Affordable
This idiom describes something that is very expensive. (Repeated for context)
A. Engage in a circus act
B. Complete a challenging task
C. Jump over physical hoops
D. Avoid obstacles
This idiom conveys going through great efforts or facing many obstacles to achieve something. (Repeated for context)
A. Toss caution like a frisbee
B. Disregard caution and take a risk
C. Carefully handle caution
D. Avoid caution
This idiom suggests taking a bold or risky action without worrying about the consequences. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically cut mustard
B. Meet a certain standard
C. Prepare mustard sauce
D. Avoid using mustard
This idiom indicates reaching a required level or meeting expectations. (Repeated for context)
A. Hitting a nail
B. Finding the right solution
C. Missing the target
D. Hammering a wall
This idiom is used to express that someone has identified the core of a problem or situation. (Repeated for context)
A. Set both ends of a candle on fire
B. Work excessively hard
C. Light a candle sequentially
D. Burn candles simultaneously
This idiom describes working very hard, often to the point of exhaustion. (Repeated for context)
A. Cry over accidents
B. Grieve over past mistakes
C. Spill milk intentionally
D. Avoid spilled milk
This idiom advises against lamenting over things that have already happened. (Repeated for context)
A. Physically have cold feet
B. Lose interest in cold things
C. Become nervous or hesitant
D. Wear warm socks
This idiom describes feeling nervous or hesitant, especially before a significant event.
A. Physically hit a jackpot
B. Win a large prize or succeed unexpectedly
C. Damage a jackpot
D. Engage in a jackpot-related activity
This idiom conveys achieving a significant success or winning a substantial prize.
A. A small amount compared to the ocean
B. A large ocean drop
C. Pouring drops into an ocean
D. An ocean-related activity
This idiom signifies a small or insignificant quantity compared to a much larger whole.
A. Capture a bird in the hand
B. Having something tangible is better than the potential of something greater
C. Hunt birds in the bush
D. Value birds equally
This idiom conveys the wisdom of valuing what one already possesses over the possibility of gaining more.
A. A slice of dessert
B. A portion of a situation
C. A mathematical concept
D. A cooking ingredient
This idiom refers to having a share or involvement in something. (Repeated for context)
A. Covered in ears
B. Listening attentively
C. Having large ears
D. Hearing impaired
This idiom indicates someone who is fully focused and eager to listen. (Repeated for context)
A. Engage in animal cruelty
B. Continue with a pointless task
C. Ride a horse aggressively
D. Participate in a horse race
This idiom suggests persisting with an activity that is no longer productive. (Repeated for context)
A. Chew more food than necessary
B. Take on a challenge beyond one's capacity
C. Avoid chewing altogether
D. Chew carefully
This idiom conveys attempting or accepting a task that is too difficult to handle. (Repeated for context)
A. Release a cat from a bag
B. Share a secret unintentionally
C. Keep a cat in a bag
D. Bag a cat
This idiom signifies revealing a secret that was supposed to be kept confidential. (Repeated for context)
A. Lost in the woods
B. No longer in danger or difficulty
C. Carving wood
D. A forest-related activity
This idiom indicates being free from a difficult or dangerous situation. (Repeated for context)