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 Avoiding the main topic or issue; speaking indirectly. 3 Extremely calm and composed, especially under pressure. 4 Someone or something cherished above all others. As cool as a cucumber Beat around the bush Cut corners The apple of my eye 1 To accurately identify or describe the main point or issue. 2 Wait or be patient; refrain from acting impulsively. 3 Both parties are responsible or involved in a situation or conflict. 4 Seeking praise or admiration from others in a subtle or indirect way. It takes two to tango Fishing for compliments Hold your horses Hit the nail on the head 1 In agreement or understanding about a particular topic or issue. 2 In a risky or precarious situation. 3 Very rarely; occurring infrequently. 4 To engage in risky or dangerous behavior. On thin ice Play with fire Once in a blue moon On the same page 1 Something that enhances or completes a good situation or experience. 2 Something that is highly unlikely to happen. 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 icing on the cake. Spill the beans. The lights are on, but no one is home When pigs fly...
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