Write 20 idioms with their meanings.
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1. Under the weather
What does it mean? To feel ill
How do you use it? In England we love to talk about the weather and will do so often, but don’t be fooled by this common phrase. If someone says they’re feeling under the weather, your response should be ‘I hope you feel better!’, not ‘Would you like to borrow my umbrella?’.
2. The ball is in your court
What does it mean? It’s up to you
How do you use it? It’s your move now, but this idiom refers to life rather than a sport. If you’ve got the ‘ball,’ the decision is yours and someone is waiting for your decision.
3. Spill the beans
What does it mean? To give away a secret
How do you use it? If you told someone about their own surprise party, you’d have ‘spilled the beans’ or even ‘let the cat out of the bag’. The secret is out.
4. Break a leg
What does it mean? To wish someone luck
How do you use it? This idiom is not at all threatening. Often accompanied by a thumbs up, ‘Break a leg! ’is an encouraging cheer of good luck. It originates from when successful theater performers would to bow so many times after a show that they would break a leg.
5. Pull someone’s leg
What does it mean? To play a practical joke
How do you use it? This is the perfect phrase to learn if you’re a fan of practical jokes. ‘Pull their leg’ is similar to ‘wind someone up’. Use it in context: ‘Relax, I’m just pulling your leg!’ or ‘Wait, are you pulling my leg?’.
6. Sat on the fence
What does it mean? To be undecided
How do you use it? If you’re sat on the fence, you’ve not decided which side of an argument you agree with. ‘I’m on the fence about hot yoga classes,’ translates as ‘I’m not sure whether I enjoy yoga in a sauna yet.’
7. Through thick and thin
What does it mean? To be loyal no matter what
How do you use it? Often used to describe families or BFFs, ‘through thick and thin’ means that you’re by each other’s side no matter what happens, through the bad times, as well as the good.
8. Once in a blue moon
What does it mean? Rarely
How do you use it? This charming phrase is used to describe something that doesn’t happen often. Example: ‘I remember to call my parents from my study abroad trip once in a blue moon.’
9. It’s the best thing since sliced bread
What does it mean? It’s really, really good
How do you use it? Sliced bread must have revolutionised life in England because it’s since been used as the ultimate benchmark for things that are great. We love it almost as much as tea.
10. Take it with a pinch of salt
What does it mean? Don’t take it too seriously
How do you use it? ‘I heard that elephants can fly now, but Sam often makes up stories so I take everything he says with a pinch of salt.’
11. Come rain or shine
What does it mean? No matter what
How do you use it? You guarantee to do something, regardless of the weather or any other situation that might arise. ‘I’ll be at your football game, come rain or shine’.
12. Go down in flames
What does it mean? To fail spectacularly
How do you use it? This phrase is fairly obvious. ‘That exam went down in flames, I should have learned my English idioms.’
QUESTION :- Write 20 idioms with their meanings.
ANSWER :-
1•} Under the weather - To feel ill
2•} The ball is in your court - It's up to you
3•} Spill the beans - To give away a secret
4•} Break a leg - To wish someone luck
5•} Pull someone's leg - To play a practical joke
6•} Sat on the fence - To be undecided
7•} Through thick and thin - To be loyal no matter what
8•} Once in a blue moon - Rarely
9•} It's the best thing since sliced bread - It's really, really good
10•} Take it with a pinch of salt - Don't take it too seriously
11•} Come rain or shine - No matter what
12•} Go down in flames - To fail spectacularly
13•} You can say that again - That's true
14•} Eye to eye - To agree completely
15•} Jump on the bandwagon - Following a trend
16•} As right as rain - Perfect
17•} Beat around the bush - Avoid saying something
18•} Hit the sack - Go to bed
19•} Miss the boat - It's too late
20•} By the skin of your teeth - Just Barely