American phrases that leave foreigners totally stumped

Here are some phrases Americans say that leave foreigners completely stumped.

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Meaning: A task that is easy and straightforward to accomplish.

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Meaning: Hard physical work.

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“The graveyard shift”

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Meaning: Disclosing a secret.

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American phrases that leave foreigners totally stumped

Here are some phrases Americans say that leave foreigners completely stumped.

Meaning: A task that is easy and straightforward to accomplish.

“Piece of cake”

Meaning: Hard physical work.

“Elbow grease”

“The graveyard shift”

Meaning: A work shift that runs through the early morning hours.

Meaning: Disclosing a secret.

“The cat’s out of the bag”

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