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The document explains idioms, which are phrases with figurative meanings that differ from their literal interpretations, and provides various examples along with their meanings. Examples include 'piece of cake' for something easy, 'cost an arm and a leg' for something expensive, and 'spill the beans' for revealing a secret. It emphasizes the colorful and concise nature of idiomatic expressions in conveying ideas.

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Idioms

The document explains idioms, which are phrases with figurative meanings that differ from their literal interpretations, and provides various examples along with their meanings. Examples include 'piece of cake' for something easy, 'cost an arm and a leg' for something expensive, and 'spill the beans' for revealing a secret. It emphasizes the colorful and concise nature of idiomatic expressions in conveying ideas.

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Idioms

By: Saba Khalid


What are idioms?
O Idioms are expressions or phrases that
have a figurative meaning different from
their literal interpretation. They are used to
convey a particular idea or concept in a
concise and often colourful/interesting way.
O Example
O A piece of cake
O Cry over spilled milk
O Cost an arm and a leg
Here are some examples of
idioms along with their
meanings:
O "Piece of cake": This idiom means
that something is very easy or
effortless to do. It implies that a task
is as simple as eating a piece of
cake.
O "Cost an arm and a leg": This idiom
is used to describe something that is
very expensive. It emphasizes the
high cost by figuratively suggesting
that it would require the sacrifice of
a body part.
Here are some examples of idioms along
with their meanings:

O "Spill the beans": This idiom means to


reveal a secret or disclose confidential
information. It is often used when
someone unintentionally or carelessly
shares information that was meant to be
kept secret.
O "Hit the nail on the head": This idiom
means to accurately or precisely describe
or identify something. It suggests that
someone has made a correct or astute
observation or statement.
Some idioms with their
meaning and usage
O Bite the bullet:
O Meaning: To face a difficult or
unpleasant situation with courage.
O Example: Sarah had to bite the
bullet and confess her mistake to her
boss.
O Break a leg:
O Meaning: Good luck!
O Example: "Break a leg!" Tom said to
his friend before his theater
performance.
O A piece of cake:
O Meaning: Something that is very
easy.
O Example: The math exam was a
piece of cake for Tim, as he had
studied extensively.
O Hit the nail on the head:
O Meaning: To precisely identify or do
something correctly.
O Example: Jane hit the nail on the
head when she guessed the correct
answer.
O Cry over spilled milk:
O Meaning: To worry or complain about
something that has already
happened and cannot be changed.
O Example: There's no use crying over
spilled milk. Let's focus on finding a
solution.
O Cost an arm and a leg:
O Meaning: To be very expensive.
O Example: The designer handbag she
bought cost her an arm and a leg.
O Break the ice:
O Meaning: To initiate or start a
conversation or social interaction.
O Example: John told a joke to break
the ice at the party.
O Kick the bucket:
O Meaning: To die.
O Example: Unfortunately, my
grandfather kicked the bucket last
week.
O Let the cat out of the bag:
O Meaning: To reveal a secret or
confidential information.
O Example: Sam accidentally let the
cat out of the bag about the surprise
party.
O Butterflies in the stomach:
O Meaning: Nervousness or anxiety
before a significant event.
O Example: Sally had butterflies in her
stomach before her job interview.
O Catch someone red-handed:
O Meaning: To catch someone in the
act of doing something wrong or
illegal.
O Example: The police caught the thief
red-handed while he was stealing the
jewellery.
O Don't judge a book by its cover:
O Meaning: To not form an opinion
based on appearance alone.
O Example: The old car may look worn-
out, but don't judge a book by its
cover—it runs perfectly.
O Every cloud has a silver lining:
O Meaning: There's something positive
in every difficult situation.
O Example: Although Emma lost her
job, every cloud has a silver lining,
and she found a better opportunity.
O Kill two birds with one stone:
O Meaning: To achieve two things at
the same time with a single action.
O Example: By jogging to work, Jake
killed two birds with one stone—he
exercised and saved money on
transportation.
O Out of the blue:
O Meaning: Unexpectedly or without
any warning.
O Example: Helen received a job offer
out of the blue, which was a pleasant
surprise.
O Peace of mind:
O Meaning: A feeling of calm or
reassurance.
O Example: Completing her work early
gave Lisa peace of mind for the
weekend.
O Put all your eggs in one basket:
O Meaning: To rely on a single thing or
plan, which could be risky.
O Example: Instead of investing in one
company, diversify your portfolio so
you don't put all your eggs in one
basket.
O Spill the beans:
O Meaning: To reveal a secret.
O Example: Mark couldn't contain his
excitement and spilled the beans
about the surprise party.
O Take the bull by the horns:
O Meaning: To confront a problem or
situation directly and with
confidence.
O Example: Instead of avoiding the
issue, Rachel decided to take the bull
by the horns and address the
conflict.
O When pigs fly:
O Intended meaning: Something that
is highly unlikely or will never
happen.
O Example sentence: "I'll believe it
when pigs fly if he ever apologizes
for his behavior."
Use in your sentence
O Break the ice
O A piece of cake
O Cry over spilled milk
O Cost an arm and a leg
O Hit the nail on the head
O When pigs fly
O Take the bull by the horns
O Spill the beans
O Peace of mind
O Out of the blue

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