Those designer shoes cost an arm and a leg! What does “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
Very expensive.
She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party! What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?
Accidentally reveal a secret.
Your audition is tomorrow! Break a leg! What does “break a leg” mean?
Good luck!
I was just pulling your leg when I said I won the lottery. Did you really believe me? What does “pulling your leg” mean?
Joking or tricking someone playfully.
Losing my job felt bad, but it was a blessing in disguise. I got a better one. What does “a blessing in disguise” mean?
Something that seems bad but turns out to be good.
Everyone is buying that new phone, so I might jump on the bandwagon and get it too. What does “jump on the bandwagon” mean?
Join a trend.
It’s getting late and I am tired. I need to hit the sack. What does “hit the sack” mean?
Go to sleep.
He got cold feet before his wedding. Was he really doing the right thing? What does “cold feet” mean?
Get nervous or scared.
She was on cloud nine when she got the job. What does “on cloud nine” mean?
Extremely happy.
The exam was a piece of cake for her. What does “piece of cake” mean?
Very easy.
He called me out of the blue after five years! What does “out of the blue” mean?
Unexpectedly/after a long time
Im always bending over backwards for my friends. My mom says I should not try so hard. What does "bending over backwards mean?"
Try hard to please
I hate public speaking, but I have to bite the bullet and give the speech. What does “bite the bullet” mean?
Do something difficult or unpleasant.
I know I made a mistake, but there’s no use crying over spilled milk now. What does “cry over spilled milk” mean?
Don’t be upset over something that cannot be changed.
Yes! That's it. You hit the nail on the head with your explanation. What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?
Describe something exactly right.
I already made my decison now the ball is in your court. Its on you now. What does “the ball is in your court” mean?
It’s your turn to decide or take action.
He didn’t come to school today because he was feeling under the weather. What does “under the weather” mean?
Feeling sick.
He told a joke to break the ice when there was an awkward silence in the meeting. What does “break the ice” mean?
Make people feel comfortable in a new situation.
I told her not to spill the beans, but she told everyone anyway. What does “spill the beans” mean?
Reveal a secret.
I had to work around the clock to get all my work done last night. I am exhausted. What does "work around the clock" mean?
Stay up late working.