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 Someone or something cherished above all others. 2 Extremely calm and composed, especially under pressure. 3 To do something in a hasty or careless manner, often sacrificing quality or safety. 4 Avoiding the main topic or issue; speaking indirectly. The apple of my eye Cut corners Beat around the bush 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 Wait or be patient; refrain from acting impulsively. 4 Both parties are responsible or involved in a situation or conflict. It takes two to tango Fishing for compliments Hold your horses 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 thin ice Once in a blue moon On the same page Play with fire 1 Something that is highly unlikely to happen. 2 Something that enhances or completes a good situation or experience. 3 To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information. 4 Used to describe someone who appears to be present but is mentally absent or not paying attention. The lights are on, but no one is home When pigs fly... Spill the beans. The icing on the cake.
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