Idioms
What does ´´to bite the dust´´ mean
Used to mean that someone has died (often humorously).
What is the typical dish of the UK?
Fish and chips or English Breakfast
What is a synonym for relatable?
Understandable, approachable, likeable, personable
Another way of saying “they did that”
They ate
Fill in the blank: ¨___ you don´t study, you will not pass¨
IF
This idiom means to take something lightly because it might not reflect the whole story or the full truth. It makes reference to a mineral that is used in cooking.
What is to take something with a pinch/grain of salt.
What is the name of the American swimmer, who won 6 medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Michael Phelps
Define tug and use it in a sentence
To pull something like a rope with strength
Tom tugged on the rope
Drip: style
He has drip
She ___ forgotten to lock the door; it’s wide open.
must have
What is the meaning to have “Skeletons in the closet”
Refers to secrets or embarrassing things someone wants to keep hidden.
Describe culture shock and give three examples of how foreigners might experience culture shock in Spain.
Culture shock is a reaction people experience when faced with cultural realities that differ from their own personal expectations and norms.
Examples: meal times, social life, architecture, public transit, food, style, tipping...
Define nonchalant and use it in a sentence
To have a calm and casual attitude. To be unconcerned.
What does someone mean if they say no cap
I´m not lying/it´s not a lie
What does ´´free soloing´´ mean?
A method of climbing where the climber ascends without the use of ropes or safety equipment. This means one mistake could lead to a deadly fall.
While keeping the same meaning, rephrase the following sentence using an idiom: I am really proud of you for quitting your smoking habit.
Hint: kick
I am really proud of you for kicking your smoking habit.
When is St Patrick’s Day?
March 17th
What is anantonym of crazy? Use it in a sentence.
What is sane
What does bussin´ mean? Use it in a sentence.
Used to describe something that is really good, often times in the case of food.
That burger was bussin.
If I ___ more careful, I wouldn’t be in this mess now.
had been
While keeping the same meaning, rephrase the following sentence using an idiom: I wish you good luck on your exam.
Break a leg on your exam
How many stripes and how many stars are on the U.S. flag and what are the reasons behind those numbers?
13 stripes for the original 13 colonies.
50 stripes for 50 states
Correct the spelling of this word: ESCHEDULLE
(In Spanish, ¨horario¨
SCHEDULE
Define demure and use it in a sentence
Someone or something that is modest or timid.
Rarely ___ such a breathtaking performance.
have I seen