Everyday Idioms

Idioms are the secret handshakes of a language. "Break the ice" or "cost an arm and a leg" make no literal sense, yet every native speaker knows exactly what they mean — which is precisely why they trip up learners and delight everyone else. This round tests whether you really know the meanings behind the phrases you use on autopilot. Each answer confirms the sense and, where it helps, hints at where the expression came from, because idioms often carry a faded picture from another century inside them. It is an easy, friendly round that doubles as a genuinely useful refresher if you are learning English or simply enjoy words. Say the phrases aloud as you go; idioms live in speech far more than on the page, and hearing them often jogs the meaning faster than reading. By the end you will have a sharper sense of just how much of everyday conversation is built from these tiny, illogical, perfect little units.