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Test Ecl

The document lists common idioms along with their meanings and examples for the ECL test. Each idiom is explained in a straightforward manner, providing context for its use. This resource is useful for understanding and using idiomatic expressions in conversation.

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Test Ecl

The document lists common idioms along with their meanings and examples for the ECL test. Each idiom is explained in a straightforward manner, providing context for its use. This resource is useful for understanding and using idiomatic expressions in conversation.

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Common Idioms for the ECL Test

- Break the ice


Meaning: Start a conversation in a social setting
Example: He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.

- Hit the nail on the head


Meaning: Be exactly right
Example: You hit the nail on the head with your answer.

- Under the weather


Meaning: Feeling sick
Example: I'm not going to work today. I'm feeling under the weather.

- Piece of cake
Meaning: Very easy
Example: That test was a piece of cake.

- Call it a day
Meaning: Stop working for the day
Example: We've finished everything, let's call it a day.

- In hot water
Meaning: In trouble
Example: He was in hot water for missing the meeting.

- Cost an arm and a leg


Meaning: Very expensive
Example: That new car cost an arm and a leg.

- Once in a blue moon


Meaning: Rarely happens
Example: I go to the cinema once in a blue moon.

- A blessing in disguise
Meaning: Something good that seemed bad at first
Example: Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.

- Back to the drawing board


Meaning: Start over
Example: The plan failed. It's back to the drawing board.

- Burn the midnight oil


Meaning: Work late into the night
Example: She burned the midnight oil to finish her report.
- By the book
Meaning: According to the rules
Example: The officer did everything by the book.

- The ball is in your court


Meaning: It's your decision or responsibility
Example: I've done my part, now the ball is in your court.

- Let the cat out of the bag


Meaning: Reveal a secret by mistake
Example: He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

- Bite the bullet


Meaning: Do something difficult or unpleasant
Example: I had to bite the bullet and take the test again.

- Out of the blue


Meaning: Unexpectedly
Example: He called me out of the blue after five years.

- Keep an eye on
Meaning: Watch carefully
Example: Please keep an eye on my bag while I go to the restroom.

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