Everyday Expressions
If you “break the ice”, what are you doing?
Starting a conversation in a new or awkward situation
“Hit the books” means…
Start studying seriously
“On cloud nine” means…
Extremely happy
“Cool as a cucumber” means…
Very calm and relaxed
“It’s all Greek to me” means…
I don’t understand anything
What does “hang out” mean?
Spend time with friends
If a test is “a piece of cake”, it’s…
Very easy
“Feel blue” means…
Feel sad
“Once in a blue moon” means…
Very rarely
“Go Dutch” means…
Everyone pays for themselves
“I’m all ears” means…
I’m listening carefully
“Learn something by heart” means…
Memorize it completely
“Get cold feet” means…
Lose courage or confidence before doing something
“Under the weather” means…
Feeling a bit sick
“Pardon my French” is said when…
You’ve used bad language or swear words
If someone “spills the beans”, what happens?
They reveal a secret
What does “pull an all-nighter” mean?
Stay awake all night studying
“Go bananas” means…
Become very excited or angry
“The last straw” means…
The final problem that makes you lose patience
“Chinese whispers” means…
A message that changes as it’s passed along
“Hit the sack” means what?
Go to bed / go to sleep
“Put your thinking cap on” means…
Start thinking seriously or carefully about a problem
“Have butterflies in your stomach” means…
Feel nervous or anxious (usually before something big)
“Cut to the chase” means…
Get to the point; skip the unnecessary details
“Take French leave” means…
Leave without saying goodbye or without permission