Here are some common idioms and their meanings. Test your knowledge and see how many you can recognize!

  • Break the ice: To begin a conversation or activity in a friendly way, especially after a period of silence or tension.

    • break_the_ice
  • Hit the nail on the head: To describe exactly what is causing a problem or to express exactly what someone is feeling or thinking.

    • hit_the_nail_on_the_head
  • Piece of cake: To describe something that is very easy to do.

    • piece_of_cake
  • Spill the beans: To accidentally reveal a secret.

    • spill_the_beans

For more idioms and exercises, check out our idioms page. Happy learning! 📚