Idioms of the day - 29

‘A piece of cake’– something is very easy.
“The English test was a piece of cake.”

‘Speak of the devil’ – this means that the person you’re just talking about actually appears at that moment.
“Hi Tom, speak of the devil, I was just telling Sara about your new car.”

‘Let the cat out of the bag’ – to accidentally reveal a secret.
“I let the cat out of the bag about their wedding plans.”

‘When pigs fly’ – something that will never happen.
“When pigs fly she’ll tidy up her room.”

‘To cost an arm and a leg’– something is very expensive.
“Fuel these days costs and arm and a leg.”

‘To feel under the weather’ – to not feel well.
“I’m really feeling under the weather today; I have a terrible cold.”

‘To kill two birds with one stone’ – to solve two problems at once.
“By taking my dad on holiday, I killed two birds with one stone. I got to go away but also spend time with him.”

‘To hit the nail on the head’ – to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
“He hit the nail on the head when he said this company needs more HR support.”

‘Break a leg’ – means ‘good luck’ (often said to actors before they go on stage).
“Break a leg Sam, I’m sure your performance will be great.”