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Idioms
Learn and use 6 words about idioms.
1Learn the words
hit the ground running
start something quickly and well
/hit thuh grownd RUN-ing/
“The new hire hit the ground running.”
Synonym: start fast · Opposite: — · Phrase: hit the ground running on day one
on the same page
in agreement
/on thuh saym payj/
“Let’s make sure we’re on the same page.”
Synonym: aligned · Opposite: at odds · Phrase: get everyone on the same page
the ball is in your court
it’s your turn to act
“I’ve sent the offer; the ball is in your court.”
Synonym: your move · Opposite: — · Phrase: the ball’s in their court
a blessing in disguise
something bad that turns out good
“Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.”
Synonym: hidden benefit · Opposite: — · Phrase: turned out to be a blessing in disguise
cut corners
do something cheaply or badly to save time
/kut KOR-nerz/
“Don’t cut corners on safety.”
Synonym: skimp · Opposite: be thorough · Phrase: cut corners on quality
think outside the box
think creatively
“We need to think outside the box.”
Synonym: innovate · Opposite: — · Phrase: outside-the-box thinking
2Practice quiz
Question 1 of 5Multiple choice
Which word means: “do something cheaply or badly to save time”?
3Speaking challenge
Speaking challenge
Use at least 4 of these words in sentences about your own life. Say them out loud.
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Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.