COMMONLY USED STOCK EXPRESSIONS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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COMMONLY USED STOCK EXPRESSIONS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
What does the phrase 'break a leg' mean?
To actually break your leg
Good luck
To dance
To run fast
What is the meaning of the phrase 'hit the nail on the head'?
To miss the target
To hit the target precisely
To hit somebody with a nail
To play baseball
What does the phrase 'piece of cake' mean?
A cake made out of pieces
A difficult task
Something easy to do
A type of dessert
What is the meaning of the phrase 'let the cat out of the bag'?
To let a cat out of a bag
To reveal a secret
To play with a cat
To hide something
What does the phrase 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
To climb a tree
To bark at a tree
To make a mistake in your approach
To rest under a tree
What is the meaning of the phrase 'pull someone's leg'?
To physically pull someone's leg
To tease or joke with someone in a playful way
To trip someone
To help someone stand up
What does the phrase 'costs an arm and a leg' mean?
To pay with an actual arm and a leg
To be very cheap
To be very expensive
To be free
What is the meaning of the phrase 'the ball is in your court'?
To play a game of tennis
To give someone a ball
To wait for someone to take action
To throw a ball in someone's court
What does the phrase 'once in a blue moon' mean?
Every day
Twice a week
Rarely
Every month
What is the meaning of the phrase 'get cold feet'?
To have cold feet
To feel nervous or unsure about something
To get a cold
To wear warm socks
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