Vocabulary
a relative by marriage (you husband's or wife's family)
in-laws
to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this
not mince (your) words
to make a mistake
slip up
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
an angel
a serious mistake
a blunder
to allow yourself to behave much more freely than usual and enjoy yourself
let your hair down
to start a new activity
move on
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss!
Something mixed up and in no particular order -
the way we approach the class is a bit _________________________________
higgledy-piggledy
something that you SAY by accident when you intended to say something else
slip of the tongue
to explode or cause to explode/ to suddenly get angry
blow up
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
an unintentional failure to notice or do something.
an oversight
to say something by accident that embarrasses or upsets someone
put your foot in it
If you want to enter the conversation or add point in the conversation, you can say: can I __________________
come in (here)
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
an idea occurring later
an afterthought
what should be expected (because of past experience)
par for the course
to add more details or information to something
flesh (something) out
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose ?
Join in any reindeer games