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What are examples of idioms used in sentences?

Here are some examples of idioms used in sentences:

Common Idioms:

* "Break a leg": "Good luck with your audition! Break a leg!"

* "Spill the beans": "I'm so curious! Come on, spill the beans and tell me what happened!"

* "Hit the road": "We're running late, let's hit the road!"

* "Cost an arm and a leg": "That new car cost an arm and a leg, but it's worth it!"

* "Once in a blue moon": "I only see my family once in a blue moon."

* "Piece of cake": "The exam was a piece of cake, I think I aced it!"

* "Get cold feet": "She was about to walk down the aisle, but then she got cold feet and ran away!"

* "Let the cat out of the bag": "He accidentally let the cat out of the bag and told everyone about the surprise party."

* "Bite the bullet": "I hate going to the dentist, but I have to bite the bullet and go."

* "Pull someone's leg": "Stop pulling my leg, you're not really going to skydive!"

Idioms with specific meanings:

* "Have a bone to pick with someone": "I have a bone to pick with you about the way you treated my friend."

* "To throw in the towel": "After months of trying, he finally threw in the towel and gave up."

* "To get your ducks in a row": "I need to get my ducks in a row before I start my new job."

* "To be on the same page": "We need to be on the same page about the project goals before we start."

* "To see eye to eye": "They don't see eye to eye on how to handle the situation."

Idioms with a figurative meaning:

* "The ball is in your court": "I've made my offer, now the ball is in your court."

* "Keep your head above water": "I'm struggling to keep my head above water with all these bills."

* "Jump on the bandwagon": "Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and starting a TikTok account."

Remember: Idioms are often used figuratively, and their meaning may not be obvious from the literal meaning of the words. It's important to understand the context in which the idiom is being used to understand its meaning.

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