Idioms
Idioms
Idioms
Idioms
Idioms
100

Put you foot in your mouth

What does this mean? 

say something foolish 

100

pulling your leg

What does this mean? 

tricking you 

100

Raining cats and dogs

What does this mean? 

it is raining very hard 
100

Shed crocodile tears

What does this mean? 

to pretend cry; fake tears 
100

Hit the nail on the head

What does this mean? 

to be absolutely correct 

200

tie the knot 

What does this mean?

get married

200

My hands are tied

What does this mean?

I can't do anything about it

200

To throw in the towel

What does this mean? 

to give up 

200
Sleep tight


What does this mean? 

sleep peacefully 
200

Hit the books

What does this mean?

to study 

300

the ball is in your court

What does this mean? 

it is your decision  

300

Let the cat out of the bag

What does this mean?

tell a secret 

300

Bark up the wrong tree

What does this mean?

a misunderstanding or get wrong 

300

Hit the hay

What does this mean?

go to bed

300

Don't cry over spilled milk

What does this mean? 

don't worry or be upset over minor things 

400

all in the same boat

What does this mean? 

all in the same situation 


400
Under the weather 


What does this mean? 

not feeling well

400

At the drop of a hat

What does this mean?

Something can happen at any given moment; immediately 

400

Don't let the cat out of the bag

What does this mean? 

tell a secret 

400
Feather in your cap 


What does this mean? 

an accomplishment 

500

On pins and needles

What does this mean? 

feeling nervous 

500

Water under the bridge 

What does this mean? 

it is over and done with 

500

Once in a blue moon

What does this mean? 

Something that rarely happens 

500

Strike while the iron is hot

What does this mean?

take advantage of an opportunity 

500
Bury the hatchet


What does this mean? 

stop fighting or make amends