What does the idiom 'to sit tight' mean?
to wait patiently
What does 'I'm just pulling your leg' mean?
I'm just making fun of you / I'm teasing you.
What does 'to go cold turkey' mean?
to quit or stop addictive or dangerous behaviour in an abrupt/sudden manner.
An idiom that we use when you say something tactless or embarrassing
put your foot in your mouth
Idiom we use when we want to day that two parties are responsible when something happens.
It takes two to tango
Idiom to say that something's in the past and so no longer important
water under the bridge
What does 'be caught red handed' mean?
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
An idiom you use when you want to postpone a plan.
rain check!
An idiom to say that people with no other options must be content with what is offered.
beggars can't be choosers
An idiom usually said about someone who talks a lot, but doesn’t really end up taking action on their threat.
all bark and no bite
Idiom to say someone's revealed a secret carelessly or by mistake
let the cat out of the bag (or spill the beans)
What does 'elephant in the room' mean?
a major problem or controversial issue which is obviously present but is avoided as a subject for discussion.
What does idiom 'to turn a blind eye' mean?
to ignore something that you know is wrong
An idiom we use to say someone's discussing a matter without coming to the point
beating around the bush
What does 'a shot it the dark' mean?
a wild guess
An idiom to say you're asking for something that is rather difficult / impossible to get
crying for the moon
An idiom to day one has to face the (unpleasant) consequences of one's actions.
face the music
An idiom to say that there's something that threatens to cause problems or unhappiness in the future
How do we call a person who argues for something for the sake of the argument, not necessarily because they believe it.
devil's advocate
An idiom meaning to do something in the easiest or least expensive way; also, sometimes act illegally
to cut corners