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