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Break the ice
To make someone feel nervous
To start a conversation in a social situation
Hit the nail on the head
To fix a broken object
To describe exactly what is causing a problem
Under the weather
Feeling cold due to the rain
Feeling ill or sick
On the same page
Reading the same book
To agree or understand each other
Bite the bullet
To do something difficult you've been avoiding
To injure yourself on purpose
A blessing in disguise
Something that seems bad but turns out good
A gift that looks ugly
Call it a day
To name a specific day
To stop working on something
Cut corners
To physically cut off the edges
To do something quickly and cheaply
Go the extra mile
To do more than expected
To travel far for work
Keep someone posted
To keep someone informed
To send letters through the mail
Let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret
To lose control of your pet
Once in a blue moon
Something that happens very rarely
Something related to the moon
Piece of cake
A delicious dessert
Something very easy
The ball is in your court
It’s your turn or responsibility
You are playing a sport
Spill the beans
To make a mess in the kitchen
To reveal secret information
Take it with a grain of salt
Don’t fully believe it
Add salt to your food
