Phrasebank Vol. I

Language

English

English. 6 phrases, in dictionary order.

  1. bite the bulletTo make oneself do the unpleasant thing.
  2. kick the bucketTo die, said lightly or bluntly.
  3. let the cat out of the bagTo reveal a secret one was meant to keep.
  4. spill the beansTo give away a secret.
  5. the elephant in the roomThe obvious problem everyone is leaving unspoken.
  6. under the weatherTo feel mildly ill, or not quite well.