Question

C. Directions: Give 15 examples of idioms. Provide their meanings and use them in your own

sentences. Follow the format. (15 points)
Example:
1. Put something on ice
Meaning: To put something on hold.
Example: As per the boss’ order, Michael has put his personal matters on ice

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. ‘The best of both worlds’ – means you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time.
2. Speak of the devil’ – this means that the person you’re just talking about actually appears at that moment.
3. See eye to eye’ – this means agreeing with someone.
4. Once in a blue moon’ – an event that happens infrequently.
5. When pigs fly’ – something that will never happen.
6. To cost an arm and a leg’– something is very expensive.
7. A piece of cake’– something is very easy.
8. Let the cat out of the bag’ – to accidentally reveal a secret.
9. To feel under the weather’ – to not feel well.
10. To kill two birds with one stone’ – to solve two problems at once.
11. To cut corners’ – to do something badly or cheaply.
12. To add insult to injury – to make a situation worse.
13. You can’t judge a book by its cover – to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance
14. Break a leg – means ‘good luck’ (often said to actors before they go on stage).
15. To hit the nail on the head – to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.