Matching Pairs Common English IdiomsOnline version Match the definition/meaning to the correct idiom and picture. You have 4 sets of idioms and 90 sec to complete each set. you can only 3 mistakes or you lose. Good luck! by Nelly Habib 1 To do something in a hasty or careless manner, often sacrificing quality or safety. 2 Someone or something cherished above all others. 3 Avoiding the main topic or issue; speaking indirectly. 4 Extremely calm and composed, especially under pressure. Beat around the bush The apple of my eye Cut corners As cool as a cucumber 1 To accurately identify or describe the main point or issue. 2 Seeking praise or admiration from others in a subtle or indirect way. 3 Both parties are responsible or involved in a situation or conflict. 4 Wait or be patient; refrain from acting impulsively. Hold your horses It takes two to tango Fishing for compliments Hit the nail on the head 1 Very rarely; occurring infrequently. 2 To engage in risky or dangerous behavior. 3 In agreement or understanding about a particular topic or issue. 4 In a risky or precarious situation. On the same page On thin ice Play with fire Once in a blue moon 1 Something that is highly unlikely to happen. 2 Used to describe someone who appears to be present but is mentally absent or not paying attention. 3 Something that enhances or completes a good situation or experience. 4 To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information. When pigs fly... The icing on the cake. The lights are on, but no one is home Spill the beans.
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