Idioms & Phrases Flashcards
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What does the idiom 'the ball is in your court' mean?
Answer: The decision or next action is up to you
'The ball is in your court' means it is now the other person's responsibility to take the next step or make a decision.
What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
Answer: Looking in the wrong place or blaming the wrong person
'Barking up the wrong tree' means pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.
The idiom 'burn the midnight oil' refers to:
Answer: Working or studying late into the night
'Burn the midnight oil' means to work or study very late at night, originally by the light of an oil lamp.
What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?
Answer: To reveal a secret that was supposed to be kept
'Let the cat out of the bag' means to accidentally or carelessly reveal a secret.
What is the meaning of 'on the fence'?
Answer: Unsure or uncommitted about a decision
'On the fence' means unable to make a decision or choose a side; being neutral or indecisive.
The idiom 'spill the beans' means:
Answer: To reveal secret information accidentally
'Spill the beans' means to accidentally or impulsively reveal secret information.
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