By taking the train instead of driving, she kills two birds with one stone – saves money and helps the environment. What does 'kill two birds with one stone' mean?
Accomplish two things at the same time with a single action.
I tried skiing, but it’s not my cup of tea – I don’t enjoy the cold. What does 'not my cup of tea' mean?
Something that is not to your liking or preference.
Don’t worry about the test; it’s a piece of cake. You’ll do fine. What does 'piece of cake' mean?
Something is very easy or simple to do.
That luxury car must have cost him an arm and a leg. What does ‘cost an arm and a leg’ mean?
To be very expensive.
I didn’t mean to say those hurtful words; I said them in the heat of the moment. What does 'in the heat of the moment' mean?
In a moment of intense emotion, when we act or speak impulsively without thinking.
Don’t cut corners on this project; it needs to be excellent to impress the new client. What does ‘cut corners’ mean?
To do something quickly or take shortcuts, often sacrificing quality.
Her constant humming drives me up the wall; I can’t concentrate with that noise. What does ‘drive ______ up the wall’ mean?
To irritate or annoy someone greatly.
We’ve been painting all afternoon; let’s call it a day and continue tomorrow.What does ‘call it a day’ mean?
To stop working or to end an activity.
If you think I took your book, you’re barking up the wrong tree. I haven’t seen it. What does ‘barking up the wrong tree’ mean?
Accusing or blaming the wrong person.
Those souvenir keychains are a dime a dozen at the tourist shops. What does 'a dime a dozen' mean?
Very common and easy to find.
Let’s get the ball rolling on this project and assign tasks to the team members. What does 'get the ball rolling' mean?
To start a process or activity.
You made a mistake, and now you have to face the music and accept the criticism. What does ‘face the music’ mean?
To confront the consequences of one’s actions.
After years of not speaking to each other, they finally decided to bury the hatchet and become friends again. What does ‘bury the hatchet’ mean?
To reconcile or make peace after a conflict.
Stop beating around the bush and tell me why you didn’t show up to my birthday party. What does ‘beating around the bush’ mean?
Avoiding the main topic or being indirect.
I have to bite the bullet and tell him the truth, even though it might hurt him. What does ‘bite the bullet’ mean?
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.
As a city person, I feel like a fish out of water when I visit rural areas. What does 'feel like a fish out of water' mean?
Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation.
She accidentally let the cat out of the bag and spoiled the surprise party. What does 'don't let the cat out of the bag' mean?
To reveal a secret or confidential information.
Everybody on staff got a pay cut – we’re all in the same boat. What does ‘in the same boat’ mean?
In the same situation or predicament.
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise because it pushed me to start my own business. What is the meaning of 'a blessing in disguise'?
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but turns out to be good.
I passed the exam by the skin of my teeth; I got the minimum required score. What does ‘by the skin of my teeth’ mean?
Just barely or narrowly escaping a difficult situation.
Go ahead, I’m all ears. Tell me what’s been on your mind. What does 'all ears' mean?
Fully listening and paying attention.
I don’t have any evidence, but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and trust his explanation. What does ‘give ____ the benefit of the doubt’ mean?
To believe someone’s statement or excuse without being too suspicious.
After constantly making fun of others, he finally got a taste of his own medicine when they started teasing him. What does ‘ get a taste of your own medicine’ mean?
Experience the same negative treatment you have given to others.
If you want to succeed in this competitive industry, you need to go the extra mile. What does 'go the extra mile' mean?
To put in extra effort or do more than what is expected.
Yes, we made a mistake, but there’s no use crying over spilled milk. Let’s focus on finding a solution. What does ‘cry over spilled milk’ mean?
To worry or complain about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
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