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  1. If you 'hit the sack,' what are you doing?

    Answer: Going to bed

    'Hit the sack' is an informal idiom meaning to go to sleep.

  2. What does it mean to 'pull someone's leg'?

    Answer: To joke or tease someone

    'Pull someone's leg' means to joke with or tease them in a harmless way.

  3. 'Once in a blue moon' means something happens:

    Answer: Very rarely

    A 'blue moon' is rare, so the idiom means something that seldom occurs.

  4. What is someone doing when they 'let the cat out of the bag'?

    Answer: Revealing a surprise or secret

    'Let the cat out of the bag' means to accidentally disclose a secret.

  5. If you are 'burning the midnight oil,' you are:

    Answer: Working very late into the night

    'Burning the midnight oil' means staying up late to work or study.

  6. What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

    Answer: It is your turn to take action or make a decision

    This idiom means the responsibility for the next action belongs to you.

  7. When someone says 'break a leg,' they usually mean:

    Answer: Good luck

    'Break a leg' is a theatrical expression wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance.