Relier Pairs Common English IdiomsVersion en ligne Match the definition/meaning to the correct idiom and picture. You have 4 sets of idioms and 90 sec to complete each set. you can only 3 mistakes or you lose. Good luck! par Nelly Habib 1 Extremely calm and composed, especially under pressure. 2 Avoiding the main topic or issue; speaking indirectly. 3 To do something in a hasty or careless manner, often sacrificing quality or safety. 4 Someone or something cherished above all others. Cut corners The apple of my eye As cool as a cucumber Beat around the bush 1 To accurately identify or describe the main point or issue. 2 Both parties are responsible or involved in a situation or conflict. 3 Wait or be patient; refrain from acting impulsively. 4 Seeking praise or admiration from others in a subtle or indirect way. Fishing for compliments Hit the nail on the head It takes two to tango Hold your horses 1 Very rarely; occurring infrequently. 2 In agreement or understanding about a particular topic or issue. 3 To engage in risky or dangerous behavior. 4 In a risky or precarious situation. On the same page Play with fire Once in a blue moon On thin ice 1 Something that enhances or completes a good situation or experience. 2 Something that is highly unlikely to happen. 3 To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information. 4 Used to describe someone who appears to be present but is mentally absent or not paying attention. The lights are on, but no one is home Spill the beans. The icing on the cake. When pigs fly...