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5 Idioms

An idiom is a phrase or an expression that has a figurative meaning.

Here is a list of idioms and their meanings.

• a blessing in disguise a good thing that seemed bad at first

• beat around the bush avoid saying what you mean, usually because
it is uncomfortable

• cutting corners do something in the easiest, cheapest or
fastest way

• give it a shot try

• speak your mind say what you really feel

• a piece of cake very easy

• slip one’s mind forget

• cross your fingers for good luck

• to cost an arm and a leg be very expensive

• get cold feet be nervous

• read between the lines find the hidden meaning

• have mixed feelings unsure how you feel

• draw a blank can’t remember

• have a change of heart changed your mind

• be second to none be the best

• get your act together behave properly

• have second thoughts have doubts

• have a shot at have a chance

• be in the same boat be in the same situation

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