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Happy Carnival! ESL idioms and expressions B2-C1

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  • Explain the meaning of this expression: Cut a dash
    To make a striking impression by their appearance and attractive clothes. "Wearing his uniform, my grandfather cut a dash on his wedding day"
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: Dressed to kill
    When someone is dressed to kill, they are wearing very fashionable or glamorous clothes intended to attract attention.
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: There's an elephant in the room
    Something obviously true is being ignored.
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: Kick up your heels
    To enjoy yourself a lot at a party, event etc: The charity ball is a chance to kick up your heels and help a good cause.
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: It works like magic
    It is extremely effective.
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: The more, the merrier
    Used to say an occasion will be more enjoyable if a lot of people are there
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: They are party animals!
    Someone who loves to party
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: Look like a million dollars
    If you look like a million dollars, you look extremely good.
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: Let the good times roll!
    Used to say that it is time for people to start having fun
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: He's such a clown!
    Someone who is being silly ;)
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: To paint the town red
    To celebrate in a big way, with lots of fun time and probably excessive partying!
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: Not a hair out of place
    To say that someone does not have a hair out of place means that their appearance is perfect.
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: Get into the swing of things
    To become fully involved in an activity: "Once we got into the swing of it, it took no time at all"
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: To deck out someone or something
    To dress or decorate something in a special way. e.g.: Paul decked out his car for the occasion.
  • Explain the meaning of this expression: In the lion's den
    A situation in which someone must deal with an angry person: "He knew he would be facing an angry crowd, but he bravely entered the lion's den"