1. A Piece of Cake
Have you ever heard someone say, ‘Oh, that test was a piece of cake!’? Well, they’re not talking about actual cake. This idiom means that something is very easy. So, the next time you find a math problem easy, you can say, ‘It’s a piece of cake!’
2. Break a Leg
If you’re going to perform in a school play or give a presentation, you might hear someone say, ‘Break a leg!’ It might sound strange, but it’s a way of wishing someone good luck. So, the next time you have an important event, don’t be surprised if your teacher tells you to ‘break a leg!’
3. Cat Got Your Tongue?
Has anyone ever asked you, ‘Cat got your tongue?’ when you couldn’t find the words to speak? It’s not about a real cat. This idiom is used when someone is surprised that you’re not saying anything. So, if you’re feeling shy or speechless, someone might ask, ‘Cat got your tongue?’
4. Hit the Books
When your teacher says, ‘It’s time to hit the books,’ they’re not talking about actually hitting them. This idiom means it’s time to start studying or doing homework. So, the next time your teacher says this, you know what they mean!
5. Let the Cat Out of the Bag
Imagine someone telling a secret and then saying, ‘Oops, I let the cat out of the bag!’ This idiom means to reveal a secret. So, if you accidentally reveal a surprise or a secret, you can say, ‘I let the cat out of the bag!’
6. On Cloud Nine
Have you ever been so happy that you felt like you were floating on a cloud? That’s what this idiom means. When you’re on cloud nine, you’re extremely happy. So, the next time you’re overjoyed, you can say, ‘I’m on cloud nine!’
7. Piece of Mind
If someone says, ‘I need to give him a piece of my mind,’ they’re not talking about breaking their head into pieces. This idiom means to express your anger or frustration. So, if you’re really upset with someone, you can say, ‘I need to give them a piece of my mind!’
8. Time Flies
Have you ever noticed how quickly time passes when you’re having fun? That’s what this idiom is all about. Time flies means that time goes by very quickly. So, the next time you’re having a great time, you can say, ‘Time flies when you’re having fun!’
9. Under the Weather
When someone says, ‘I’m feeling under the weather,’ they’re not talking about the actual weather. This idiom means that they’re feeling sick or unwell. So, if you’re not feeling your best, you can say, ‘I’m a bit under the weather.’
10. When Pigs Fly
Imagine someone saying, ‘I’ll clean my room when pigs fly!’ This idiom is used when something is highly unlikely to happen. So, if you think something is impossible, you can say, ‘That’ll happen when pigs fly!’