5 common idioms

1. Common Idioms
(color for language)
An idiom is a descriptive and
colorful phrase, that is used
often, and means something
different than the real
meanings of the words.

2. A Piece of Cake:
A task that can be accomplished very
easily.
Example: There are only 3 dishes instead of
50, so washing the dishes tonight will be a
piece of cake!
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4. Stuck between a rock and a
hard place:
Having to choose between two difficult or
unpleasant choices
Example: I can only take one friend to the party, but
promised two of my friends they could go! I don’t
want to have hurt one of my friends feelings!
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5. On The Fence:
Means to be undecided.
Example: He was on the fence between eating
an delicious fruit or some yummy ice cream.

6. …When Pigs Fly :
Something that will never ever happen.
Example: You’ll pass all your classes without
ever having to study! Sure,…
… !

7. You Can't Judge A Book By Its
Cover:
Decisions shouldn't be made only on how
something looks.
Example: I don’t think I will like this person
very much because this person looks strange!
(They may be a
very nice person!)