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