Everyday English idioms explained in plain language for adult ESL learners, one idiom per card.
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- break the ice
- to start a conversation with someone new, or make people feel comfortable with each other
- hit the books
- to study hard or seriously
- piece of cake
- something that is very easy to do
- cost an arm and a leg
- something is very expensive
- ball is in your court
- it is now your turn to make a decision or take action
- barking up the wrong tree
- looking for something in the wrong place, or using the wrong approach
- beat around the bush
- to avoid saying what you really mean by talking about other things first
- better half
- your spouse or romantic partner
- break a leg
- good luck, especially said to someone before a performance or show
- bring home the bacon
- to earn money to support your family or pay for things
- burn bridges
- to damage or end a relationship with someone by doing something bad
- burn the midnight oil
- to work very late into the night
- bust a move
- to dance
- call it a day
- to stop working and go home or rest
- can't hold a candle to
- not as good as or not able to compare to someone or something
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