Figurative Language 1.1

Idioms #1

“When I told you to 'break your leg', I
didn't actually mean it literally!"

• Break a leg: A way of wishing someone good luck, typically before a performance or presentation.
  
  "Break a leg tonight, Karen! I know you'll do great in the play."



• Cost an arm and a leg:To be very expensive.
  
  "I can't believe this designer handbag costs an arm and a leg! It's so expensive."



• Piece of cake:Something that is very easy to do.
  
  "The math test was a piece of cake. I didn't even have to study for it."



• Let the cat out of the bag:To reveal a secret accidentally or unintentionally.
  
  "Oops, I didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag about your surprise party. Sorry!"



• Pull someone's leg:To tease or trick someone in a playful way.
  
  "Don't pull my leg, Brian. I know you're not really a famous movie star."



• Rain on someone's parade:To ruin someone's plans or good mood.
  
  "Don't rain on my parade, Sarah. I'm excited about my new job."



• Get cold feet:To lose confidence or courage, often just before doing something important.
  
  "I was supposed to give a speech at the conference, but I got cold feet at the last minute and backed out."



• Bend over backwards:To make a lot of effort to help or accommodate someone.
  
  "Thanks for bending over backwards to help me with this project. I really appreciate it."



• Bite off more than you can chew:To take on more tasks or responsibilities than you can handle.
  
  "I shouldn't have taken on this extra work, I'm biting off more than I can chew now."



• Get the ball rolling:To start a process or activity.
  
  "We need to get the ball rolling on this project. Who can volunteer to lead the team?"