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