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What does it mean to "walk on eggshells"?
Walking on eggshells means being very careful so as not to upset or offend someone.
What does it mean about life to take the "road less traveled"?
Someone who chooses the road less traveled chooses a less popular or unconventional path in life.
What does it mean to be as "fit as a fiddle"?
To be as fit as a fiddle is to be in excellent physical shape or to be very healthy.
What does it mean to "hit the books"?
Hitting the books means to study or to start studying.
What does it mean to "break the bank"?
Breaking the bank means spending a large amount of money or to exceed one's budget.
What does it mean if something is "a piece of cake"?
A piece of cake" means something is very easy or effortless.
What does it mean if something is "off the beaten track"?
Off the beaten track means a place or route that is far away from where many people live.
What does it mean to be "under the weather"?
Under the weather means feeling unwell, typically with a cold or other minor sickness.
What does it mean to "cut class"?
Cutting class means to skip or not attend a class without permission.
What does it mean to "tighten your belt"?
Tighten the belt means to reduce or cut down on expenses in order to save money.
What does it mean if you "eat like a horse?"
Eating like a horse means eating a large amount of food.
What does it mean when someone says, "All roads lead to Rome"?
All roads lead to Rome means that there are different paths to reach the same goal or destination.
What does it mean when something is a "bitter pill to swallow"?
A bitter pill to swallow refers to a difficult or uncomfortable realization. It could be accepting a difficult situation or admitting that you’re wrong.
What is a "pop quiz"?
A pop quiz is an unexpected quiz that is given without prior notice.
What does it mean to say that "money talks"?
Money talks means that money has the power to influence people or situations.
What does it mean if you have "bigger fish to fry"?
Bigger fish to fry means having more important things to do.
What does it mean if someone is "at the wheel"?
At the wheel means that someone is in control or in charge of a situation.
What does it mean to go "under the knife?"
To go under the knife is to have surgery or an operation.
What does it mean if you "can't teach an old dog new tricks"?
People use this idiom when they want to point out that someone has their own way of doing something for a long time and that nothing will change them, no matter what.
What is a "rainy day" fund?
A rainy day fund is money that is saved for unexpected expenses or emergencies.
What does it mean when you say that two people are like "two peas in a pod?"
Two peas in a pod means that two people or things are very similar, practically identical,” just as two peas together in the same pod.
What is a "bump in the road"?
A bump in the road is a minor difficulty or obstacle encountered during a journey or process.
What does it mean if you're "back on your feet?"
If you’re back on your feet, then you’ve successfully recovered from injury or sickness and are feeling better again!
What does it mean if you "pass with flying colors"?
Someone who has done something extremely well, such as passing an exam, has passed with flying colors.
What does it mean when you're "making ends meet"?
Making ends meet means to manage or have enough money to cover one's expenses.