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Common idioms (set 2)

More idioms to know:

  • cost an arm and a leg = very expensive
  • hit the books = study hard
  • under the weather = unwell
  • burn the midnight oil = work late
  • let the cat out of the bag = reveal a secret
Example
"That phone cost an arm and a leg." — the phone was very expensive.
💡 Tip:Note the literal meaning (just for fun) and then learn the figurative meaning.