CLOTHING IDIOMS 1
THINGS YOU WEAR
CLOTHING IDIOMS 2
NAME 3
OPPOSITE
SPELLING
NATIONALITY
ADVERBS
MARINE ANIMALS
VERBS
FINAL
100
keep one's shirt on
try to stay calm
100
Things you wear under your clothes
- panties
- thong
- garters
- bra
- pantyhose
- slip
- jockstrap
- thermals
- jockeys
- boxers
100
in one's birthday suit
in the nude
100
Adverbs
- quickly
- softly
- beautifully
- seriously
100
dirty
clean
100
martyr
100
Republic of Poland
demonym: Polish
language: Polish
location: Central Europe
100
Jim can run ________ (fast) than John.
Jim can run faster than John.
100
Sea Turtle
100
The cat sat on the mat and looked at the dog through the dog flap.
The cat sat on the mat and looked at the dog through the dog flap.
100
Declaration of Independence
200
put a sock in it
stop talking
200
Things you wear in the water
- bathing suit
- trunks
- bikini
- water shoes
- facemask
- googles
- snorkel
- swim fins
- life preserver
200
off the cuff
said without planning
200
Things you sit on
- chair
- sofa, couch
- bench
- stool
- bicycle
- ottoman
200
sell
buy
200
naive
200
Republic of Panama
demonym: Panamanian
language: Spanish
location: Central America
200
Planes can fly ______ (high) than birds.
Planes can fly higher than birds.
200
Lobster
200
Slice the onions and the carrots into small cubes and add them to the bowl. Stir the vegetables into the mince, and place everything in the oven.
Slice the onions and the carrots into small cubes and add them to the bowl. Stir the vegetables into the mince, and place everything in the oven.
300
wear the pants (trousers)
be in charge, make the rules
300
Things you wear around your neck
- necklace
- scarves
- neckties
- bowties
- feather boa
- collar
300
roll up one's sleeves
get down to hard work
300
African Animals
300
devil
angel
300
limousine
300
Georgia
demonym: Georgian
language: Georgian
location: Eastern Europe
300
He worked _________ (hard) than ever before.
He worked harder than ever before.
300
Octopus
300
Our designer told us that the color blue calms humans because it causes the release of calming hormones.
Our designer told us that the color blue calms humans because it causes the release of calming hormones.
400
put one's thinking cap on
think hard in order to solve a problem
400
Things you wear on your feet
- socks
- sandals
- shoes
- boots
- high heels
400
caught with one's pants down
unprepared
400
Baby Farm Animals
400
lazy
active
400
nauseous
400
Barbados
demonym: Barbadian
language: English
location: Caribbean
400
He had an accident last year. Now, he drives _______ (careful) than before.
He had an accident last year. Now, he drives more carefully than before.
400
Hippopotamus
400
My two sisters sent a card to my aunt and uncle in 1930, and it arrived yesterday. A sticker on the card apologized for the delay. I was amazed.
My two sisters sent a card to my aunt and uncle in 1930, and it arrived yesterday. A sticker on the card apologized for the delay. I was amazed.
500
at the drop of a hat
without needing any advance notice
500
Things you wear on your head
- Hats
- Caps
- Scarves
- Helmets
- Hoods
- Headbands
- Wigs
500
handle with kid gloves
treat delicately
500
Caribbean Islands
500
bitter
sweet
500
meringue
500
Lao People's Democratic Republic
demonym: Laotian or Lao
language: Lao
location: Southeast Asia
500
I speak English_________ (fluent) now than last year.
I speak English more fluently now than last year.
500
Sea Lion
500
Mosquito repellents do not repel mosquitos. They actually hide you. The spray blocks the mosquitoes' sensors, so they are unaware of your presence.
Mosquito repellents do not repel mosquitos. They actually hide you. The spray blocks the mosquitoes' sensors, so they are unaware of your presence.
600
(have a) bee in one's bonnet
something that is annoying someone
600
Things you wear on your hand
- gloves
- mittens
- rings
- henna
- nail polish
600
take one's hat off to someone
recognize or honor someone for something
600
Kinds of Grains
600
calm
excited
600
souvenir
600
Republic of Benin
demonym: Beninese
language: French
location: West Africa
600
He had an accident last year. Now, he drives _____________(careful) than before.
He had an accident last year. Now, he drives more carefully than before.
600
Squid
600
The dormouse is a rodent mostly found in Europe, although some live in Africa and Asia. They are known for their long periods of hibernation. They have furred, rather than scaly, tails. They are agile and well adapted for climbing. Most species are nocturnal. Dormice have an excellent sense of hearing. They are omnivorous, typically feeding on fruits, berries, flowers, nuts, and insects.
The dormouse is a rodent mostly found in Europe, although some live in Africa and Asia. They are known for their long periods of hibernation. They have furred, rather than scaly, tails. They are agile and well adapted for climbing. Most species are nocturnal. Dormice have an excellent sense of hearing. They are omnivorous, typically feeding on fruits, berries, flowers, nuts, and insects.
700
fly by the seat of one's pants
do by instinct, not by plan
700
Things you wear around your waist
- belt
- fanny pack
- jacket
- underware
700
put oneself in someone else's shoes
imagine what it would be like to be in someone else's situation
700
Australian Animals
700
ancient
modern
700
masquerade
700
Republic of Cyprus (2)
demonym: Cypriot
languages: Greek and Turkish
location: Mediterranean Sea
700
Our team played ________ (bad) of all.
Our team played worst of all.
700
Seahorse
700
Originating on the Isle of Man, the Manx cat is a breed of domestic cat with a naturally occurring mutation that shortens the tail. Many have a small stub of a tail, but Manx cats are best known as being entirely tailless. This is the most distinguishing characteristic of the breed, which also has elongated hind legs and a rounded head. Manx cats come in all coat colours and patterns.
Originating on the Isle of Man, the Manx cat is a breed of domestic cat with a naturally occurring mutation that shortens the tail. Many have a small stub of a tail, but Manx cats are best known as being entirely tailless. This is the most distinguishing characteristic of the breed, which also has elongated hind legs and a rounded head. Manx cats come in all coat colours and patterns.
800
buckle down
work extra hard
800
Things babies wear
- diapers
- onesies
- blankets
- booties
- rompers
- jumpsuits
800
dress to kill, dress to the nines
dress in nice or sexy clothes
800
South American Animals
800
approximately
exactly
800
synonymous
800
Republic of Chad (2)
demonym: Chadian
languages: French and Arabic
location: Northern Africa
800
She smiled __________ (happy) than before.
She smiled more happily than before.
800
Catfish
800
I feel that I missed the 80s. At the time, we did not know we were having fun, which is probably the way it always is.
I feel that I missed the 80s. At the time, we did not know we were having fun, which is probably the way it always is.
900
below the belt
beyond what is fair or socially acceptable
900
Thinks you wear around your wrist
- bracelet
- watch
- cuff
- sweat bands
- Fitbit
900
burn a hole in one's pocket
money that one is tempted to spend
900
Kinds of Whales
900
ancestor
descendant
900
kaleidoscope
900
Republic of Suriname
demonym: Surinamese
language: Dutch
location: South America
900
This girl dances ______________ (graceful) of all.
This girl dances most gracefully of all.
900
Sea Urchin
900
Even though I had been boxing for three years, I had no idea that I could beat somebody in the ring. I was surprised when the referee lifted my arm as the victor.
Even though I had been boxing for three years, I had no idea that I could beat somebody in the ring. I was surprised when the referee lifted my arm as the victor.
1000
ride one's coattails
let someone else do all of the work
1000
Things you wear in the rain
- raincoat
- poncho
- hood
- hat
- galoshes (rubber boots)
- leather jacket
1000
pull up one's socks
try harder
1000
U. S. Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix
1000
compulsory
voluntary
1000
omniscient
1000
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (3)
demonym: Luxembourger
languages: Luxembourgish, French and German
location: Western Europe
1000
She greeted me ________ (polite) of all.
She greeted me most politely of all.
1000
Sea Anemone
1000
I was coming home from kindergarten. Well, they told me it was kindergarten. I found out later I had been working in a factory for ten years.
I was coming home from kindergarten. Well, they told me it was kindergarten. I found out later I had been working in a factory for ten years.
1000
Name 2 important ideas found in the Declaration of Independence
People are born with natural rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness).
The power of government comes from the people.
The people can change their government if it hurts their rights.
All people are created equal.