Festival of English Culture - IFPE Paulista

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Learn English

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Break the ice — start a conversation / ease first-meeting tension.
“I told a joke to break the ice.”

Burn the midnight oil — work late into the night.
“She burned the midnight oil before exams.”

Cost an arm and a leg — very expensive.
“That phone costs an arm and a leg.”

Raining cats and dogs — very heavy rain (informal; a bit old-fashioned).
“It’s raining cats and dogs—grab an umbrella!”

On cloud nine — extremely happy.
“He was on cloud nine after the offer.”

Beat around the bush — avoid the main point.
“Stop beating around the bush and answer.”

Back to square one — start over from the beginning.
“The idea failed—we’re back to square one.”

In hot water — in trouble / difficulty (often with someone).
“He’s in hot water with his boss.”

Hit the sack — go to bed; sleep (informal).
“I’m exhausted—time to hit the sack.”

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