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