Everyday Idioms

3 word(s)/phrase(s) with meaning and example sentence.

Break the ice (idiom)

Meaning: To do or say something to relieve tension or get a conversation started, especially with strangers.

Example: He told a joke to break the ice at the start of the meeting.

Hit the nail on the head (idiom)

Meaning: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem; to be exactly right.

Example: You hit the nail on the head when you said the delay was due to poor planning.

Once in a blue moon (idiom)

Meaning: Very rarely; almost never.

Example: We used to meet every week, but now we only catch up once in a blue moon.