Examples:

1. The exam was a piece of cake.

The recipe is a piece of cake - you just mix all the ingredients together.
I can tell you how to do that - it's a piece of cake!
2. The repair work costs an arm and a leg.
When Jane saw the price tag on the bag, she realized it would cost an arm and a leg.
3. Break a leg! I'm sure you'll give an amazing performance.
Sarah was about to go into the job interview, and her friend said, 'Break a leg!
4. I can't go out tonight. I need to hit the books.
I have to hit the books this weekend — I have two exams next week.
5. I tried to keep the party a secret, but Mel went and let the cat out of the bag.
6. I think David hit the nail on the head when he said that kids won't want to buy this
product.
7. I'll believe that she'll clean her room when pigs fly.
8. When I first met Alex, he seemed quiet, but after working together, I realized you can't
judge a book by its cover. He's friendly.
Even though the cake looks simple, it tastes delicious. You can't judge a book by its
cover.
9. There are six challenging courses this semester, I fear I've bitten off more than I can
chew. I feel so tired everyday.
Signing up for a fitness program, I think I've bitten off more than I can chew. The
workouts are harder than I imagined.
10. I helped Sarah with her homework, and she promised to scratch my back by helping me
study for the next test.
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