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Everyday Idioms Video

Definition: a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words

Give it a shot - Try

Speak your mind - Say what you really feel

A piece of cake - Very easy

Slipped my mind - I forgot

Cross your fingers - For good luck

Be in hot water - Be in trouble

Have second thoughts - Have doubts

A basket case - A crazy person

Have a shot at - Have a chance

Be in the same boat - Be in the same situation

Out of the blue - With no warning

A grey area - Something unclear

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