Common English idioms and figurative expressions with their literal and figurative meanings.
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- Break the ice
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Initiate conversation in an awkward social situation- Bite the bullet
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Face a difficult or painful situation with courage- Hit the nail on the head
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Describe something exactly right or identify the core issue- Cost an arm and a leg
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Be extremely expensive- Rain on someone's parade
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Spoil someone's plans or dampen their happiness- Piece of cake
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Something very easy to do- Spill the beans
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Reveal a secret or divulge confidential information- Catch someone red-handed
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Catch someone in the act of committing wrongdoing- Better half
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One's spouse or romantic partner- Bark up the wrong tree
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Pursue a wrong course of action or accuse the wrong person- Beat around the bush
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Avoid addressing the main point or issue directly- Bent out of shape
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Upset, angry, or greatly disturbed- Blind leading the blind
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Situation where those without knowledge guide others equally ignorant- Blow off steam
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Release stress or anger through physical activity or expression- Call it a day
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Stop working or end an activity for the day
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