Idioms Word Search

Find familiar expressions such as “break a leg,” “spill the beans,” and “under the weather.”

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About the Idioms Word Search

This puzzle features common English idioms: expressions whose meanings are not always clear from the words alone. Look for phrases such as “cold feet,” “piece of cake,” and “hit the road.” It is a good fit for students learning figurative language, readers who enjoy wordplay, and anyone brushing up on everyday expressions.

All 40 words in this puzzle

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  • A Dime A Dozen
  • All Ears
  • At Once
  • Back To Square One
  • Big Deal
  • Bite The Bullet
  • Break A Leg
  • By Heart
  • Cold Feet
  • Cut Corners
  • Down To Earth
  • Face The Music
  • Far Out
  • Get Out Of Hand
  • Go The Extra Mile
  • Hang In There
  • Hit The Road
  • In Stitches
  • Keep An Eye Out
  • Keep Your Cool
  • Make Ends Meet
  • Miss The Boat
  • No Sweat
  • On Edge
  • On Thin Ice
  • Out Of The Blue
  • Piece Of Cake
  • Pull Someone's Leg
  • Rule Of Thumb
  • Saved By The Bell
  • See Eye To Eye
  • Sit On The Fence
  • Speak Of The Devil
  • Spill The Beans
  • Take It Easy
  • The Last Straw
  • Throw In The Towel
  • Turn A Blind Eye
  • Under The Weather
  • Up In The Air

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