Idioms Flashcards
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What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
Answer: To be exactly right about something
'Hit the nail on the head' means to describe or identify something precisely and correctly.
If someone is 'barking up the wrong tree,' they are:
Answer: Pursuing the wrong course of action
This idiom means someone is looking in the wrong place or making a false assumption.
What does 'kill two birds with one stone' mean?
Answer: To accomplish two things with a single action
This idiom means to solve two problems or complete two tasks with one effort.
If a plan goes 'back to the drawing board,' it means:
Answer: You must start over from the beginning
'Back to the drawing board' means a plan failed and you must start again from scratch.
'Bite off more than you can chew' means to:
Answer: Take on more responsibility than you can handle
This idiom describes taking on more tasks or challenges than you are capable of managing.
What does 'a dime a dozen' mean?
Answer: Very cheap or common
'A dime a dozen' describes something that is very common, plentiful, or of little value.
When someone 'jumps on the bandwagon,' they are:
Answer: Following a popular trend or joining others' success
'Jump on the bandwagon' means to adopt a popular activity or trend that others are already doing.