2. Meanings of idioms
• 1.The best of both worlds:
• situation in which one can enjoy the advantages of two different things at the
same time.
• 2. Achilles Heel: A weakness or vulnerability that can lead to permanent
destruction or downfall
• 3. give someone a cold shoulder: to treat someone in an unfriendly manner
• 4. on cloud nine: to be extremely happy
• 5. miss the boat : to lose an opportunity
• 6. at the drop of a hat : immediately, without delay
• 7.out of the blue: happen unexpectedly
• 8. wipe the slate clean : to start life afresh
• 9 cut to the chase: to get directly to the point
• 10.full of beans: someone who is energetic
• 11. face the music: to accept unpleasant consequences of one’s actions
• 12. It’s not rocket Science : it’s not complicated
3. • 13. to kick the bucket: to die
• 14. a hot potato : a controversial topic
• 15. once in a blue moon : very rarely
• 16.The apple of my eye : someone very precious or dear
• 17 An Arm And A Leg: Very expensive
• 18. Blood Is Thicker Than Water: The family bond is closer than anything else.
• 19. A Dark Horse: One who was previously unknown and is now prominent.
• 20. Fuddy-duddy: An old-fashioned and foolish type of person.
