Figure It Out
'Break the ice' has nothing to do with frozen water — match every idiom to its true meaning.
How to play
You are shown a set of idioms and a set of meanings. Connect each expression to what it actually signifies, resisting the decoy definitions that take the phrase at face value.
- Click an idiom, then click the meaning it stands for (or vice-versa)
- Avoid the literal-reading traps mixed in among the options
- Pair them all correctly to clear the round
- Faster, cleaner rounds earn more
Controls
- Desktop: click an idiom then click a meaning to link them
- Phone & tablet: tap an idiom then tap its meaning
Game modes
- Daily: a shared seeded set of idioms ranked globally
- Practice: fresh idioms each round across Easy, Medium and Hard
Tips & strategy
- Lock in the idioms you already know to narrow the choices for the unfamiliar ones
- The most literal-sounding definition is usually the trap, not the answer
- Think about the situation where you'd actually say the phrase to find its real sense
What you'll learn
Figure It Out builds figurative-language skills by matching idioms to their meanings, opening up the non-literal side of English.
- Skills: idioms, figurative language, vocabulary, interpretation
- Best for: roughly grades 4–9 (ages 9–15)
- For parents & teachers: makes idioms — often baffling to learners — click.
About Figure It Out
Figure It Out is an original, free browser game that builds figurative-language skills by matching idioms to their meanings. Play instantly with nothing to install.
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