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Idioms Set #3
an idiom is a phrase that has a different meaning from the words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| give him the slip | to get away from, to escape |
| go out on a limb | put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something |
| go the extra mile | going above and beyond whatever is required for the task at hand |
| green room | the waiting room, especially for those in TV or radio shows |
| gut feeling | a personal intuition you get, especially when feeling something may not be right |
| lost your head | angry and overcome by emotions |
| head over heels | very excited/joyful, especially when in love |
| high on the hog | living in luxury or wealth |
| hit the books | to study, especially for a test or exam |
| hit the hay (or hit the sack) | go to bed or go to sleep |
| hit the nail on the head | do or say something exactly right |
| icing on the cake | when you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have |
| in a pickle | in trouble |
| keep an eye on | to watch carefully |
| keep your chin up | remain hopeful in a tough situation |
| know the ropes | to understand the details |
| lend me your ear | politely ask for someone's full attention |
| let sleeping dogs lie | to avoid restarting a conflict/fight |
| let the cat out of the bag | to share a secret that wasn't supposed to be shared |
| level playing field | a fair competition where no side has an advantage |
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