Thursday, 12 June 2025

10 most common idioms along with their meanings:

10 most common idioms along with their meanings:

1.      Break the ice
To start a conversation in a social setting and make people feel more comfortable.

2.      Hit the nail on the head To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

3.      A blessing in disguise
Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

4.      Let the cat out of the bag To accidentally reveal a secret.

5.      Under the weather Feeling sick or unwell.

6.      Bite the bullet To do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off.

7.      Kill two birds with one stone To achieve two things at once with a single action.

8.      The ball is in your court
It is now your responsibility to make a decision or take action.

9.      Speak of the devil
Said when the person you are talking about suddenly appears.

10. Burn the midnight oil To work late into the night.

 

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