Learn English Idioms 2

Question 1

If someone says they are 'on the fence,' what do they mean?

Accepted Answer

They are undecided about something

Answer

'On the fence' means being undecided or neutral about an issue.

Question 2

What does 'bite the bullet' mean?

Accepted Answer

To endure a painful situation bravely

Answer

'Bite the bullet' means to endure a difficult or painful situation with courage.

Question 3

If something costs 'an arm and a leg,' it means it is:

Accepted Answer

Extremely expensive

Answer

'An arm and a leg' describes something that is very costly.

Question 4

What does it mean to 'spill the beans'?

Accepted Answer

To reveal a secret

Answer

'Spill the beans' means to accidentally or deliberately reveal secret information.

Question 5

When someone says 'it's raining cats and dogs,' they mean:

Accepted Answer

It is raining very heavily

Answer

This idiom describes very heavy rainfall.

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