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Idioms
Expressions that absolutely shouldn’t mean what they mean. Raining cats and dogs, anyone?
Break a leg (please don’t).
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When Pigs Fly
Pigs don't have wings. And that's exactly the point.
Break a Leg
Why do performers wish each other a broken leg before a show?
Piece of Cake
No dessert involved. So why does "a piece of cake" mean ridiculously easy?
Under the Weather
Why would being under the weather make you feel ill?
Break the Ice
The awkward silence is the ice. Here's how to crack it.
Hit the Nail on the Head
No hammer needed. Just the exactly right answer.
Spill the Beans
No beans involved. So why does spilling them mean revealing a secret?