What does it mean?
Name that Idiom
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A piece of cake
A task or activity that is easy to complete
100

Tell me an idiom that means


something is very expensive


costs an arm and a leg

100

I've been sniffling all week. I really am feeling under the weather. 


What does "under the weather" mean?

not feeling well

100

It's already 10:00! It is time for me to hit the hay. 


What does "hit the hay" mean?

go to bed
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A couch potato
A lazy person who watches too much television
200

Tell me an idiom that means

it is raining very hard

It's raining cats and dogs!
200

The teacher was just pulling our leg when she said we had a surprise pop quiz today. Thank goodness! 


What does "pulling your leg" mean?

joking or tricking you

200

Ms. R and Miss Sandy are always fighting. We just don't see eye to eye on anything! (kidding)

What does "we don't see eye to eye" mean?

we don't agree

300

Break a leg!

good luck

300

Tell me an idiom that means


be quiet

zip your lips


quiet as a mouse

300

Ms. Sandy has a heart of gold! 


What does "heart of gold" mean?

to be kind and nice 

300

Do you want to work on this project with me? After all, two heads are better than one. 


What does "two heads are better than one" mean?

two people can accomplish more than one person

400

We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. 

We will deal with that later

400

Tell me an idiom that means


very happy or excited

over the moon


on cloud nine

400

I know you don't want to come in for testing next week, but my hands are tied. We have to do it. 


What does "my hands are tied" mean?

can't do anything about it. 

400

You hit the nail on the head when you said it was going to rain today. It has been pouring all morning!

to get something right  

500

Two peas in a pod

Nearly identical, very similar

500

Tell me an idiom that means


To tell a secret

let the cat out of the bag


spill the beans

500

When you come in next week, I will let you pick the activities we do. The ball is in your court. 


What does "the ball is in your court" mean?

It is your decision

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You told her about the surprise party? I can't believe you spilled the beans! 


What does "spilled the beans" mean?

told a secret

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