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Idiom Match

Plus Speaking · about 2 min · 400 levels

Pick the real meaning of everyday English expressions, from “break the ice” to “a Pyrrhic victory”.

How to play

  1. Read the expression and the example.
  2. Pick what it really means.
  3. Answer fast to build a combo.

Tip: Read the example sentence; the situation usually gives the meaning away.

3 lives per game. Levels go from 1 to 400 and adapt to how you play.

Skills it uses

  • Natural English
  • Fluency

In daily life

Everyday expressions. Knowing what someone means when they say they’ll “touch base”.

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