Competitive English Idioms and Phrases 2

Question 1

What does 'ONCE IN A BLUE MOON' mean?

Accepted Answer

Very rarely

Answer

'Once in a blue moon' means something that happens very rarely or infrequently.

Question 2

The idiom 'SPILL THE BEANS' means:

Accepted Answer

To reveal secret information

Answer

'Spill the beans' means to reveal secret or private information unintentionally or indiscreetly.

Question 3

What does 'UNDER THE WEATHER' mean?

Accepted Answer

Feeling ill or unwell

Answer

'Under the weather' is an idiom meaning feeling slightly ill or unwell.

Question 4

The phrase 'KICK THE BUCKET' means:

Accepted Answer

To die

Answer

'Kick the bucket' is a slang idiom meaning to die.

Question 5

What does 'LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG' mean?

Accepted Answer

To accidentally reveal a secret

Answer

'Let the cat out of the bag' means to accidentally reveal a secret or surprise.

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