What are some common cultural idioms and collocations in English?

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What are some common cultural idioms and collocations in English?

Some common cultural idioms and collocations in English include:

1. "Break a leg" - This idiom is used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or presentation.

2. "Bite the bullet" - This idiom means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination.

3. "In a nutshell" - This idiom is used to summarize something briefly or concisely.

4. "Kick the bucket" - This idiom means to die or pass away.

5. "A piece of cake" - This idiom means something is very easy or effortless.

6. "The ball is in your court" - This idiom means it is someone's turn to take action or make a decision.

7. "Actions speak louder than words" - This idiom means that what someone does is more important than what they say.

8. "Barking up the wrong tree" - This idiom means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.

9. "To kill two birds with one stone" - This idiom means to accomplish two things at the same time.

10. "To let the cat out of the bag" - This idiom means to reveal a secret or confidential information.