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What does “break the ice” mean?
To start a conversation in a social situation.
What does “hit the books” mean?
To start studying.
What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?
To accidentally reveal a secret.
What does “under the weather” mean?
Feeling sick or unwell.
What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
Something that happens very rarely.
I was so tired, I had to hit the _____.
sack
She totally spilled the ____ about the surprise party.
beans
These math problems are a piece of _____.
cake
That designer bag costs an arm and a _____.
leg
I tried to ____ the bullet and finally went to the dentist.
bite
True or False: “When pigs fly” means something will happen very soon.
False. It means something will never happen.
True or False: “The ball is in your court” means you’ve finished your part.
True
True or False: “On the same page” means you’re reading a book together.
False. It means you agree or understand something the same way.
True or False: “Let someone off the hook” means to punish them.
False. It means to not punish them.
True or False: “Every cloud has a silver lining” means good can come from bad.
True
