In your own words, explain what these idioms mean.

-1. Cut corners

-2. Piece of cake

-3. Break the ice

-4. Living high off the hog. Good one. The answer I have is back when, only the rich could afford
the good cuts which were high off the hog's back.

-5. Up a creek without a paddle

5. In a desperate situation with no help in sight ??

Thanks Mad.

3 - In an awkward situation, be the first to start a conversation to relieve tension

1. take short cuts when accomplishing/doing something

2. Simple and easy to do

2. easy peasy

too late!

But, it in in my own words.

4. Splurging