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Idioms Set #1
an idiom is a phrase that has a different meaning from the words
Term | Definition |
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a chip on your shoulder | being upset for something that happened in the past |
a dime a dozen | anything that is common and easy to get |
a drop in the bucket | a very small part of something big or whole |
a leopard can't change his spots | you cannot change who you are |
a picture paints a thousand words | a visual representation is more descriptive than words |
a piece of cake | a task that can be accomplished very easily |
a taste of your own medicine | when you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others |
actions speak louder than words | it's better to actually do something than just talk about it |
add fuel to the fire | whenever something is done to make a bad situation worse than it is |
against the clock | rushed and short on time |
all bark and no bite | when someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight |
all in the same boat | when everyone is facing the same challenges |
apple of my eye | someone who is cherished above all others |
barking up the wrong tree | a mistake made in something you are trying to achieve |
between a rock and hard place | a mistake made in something you are trying to achieve |
bite off more than you can chew | to take on a task that is too big |
bit your tongue | to avoid talking |
blue moon | a rare event or occurrence |
break a leg | a superstitious way to say "good luck" without saying "good luck" |
buy a lemon | to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems |