Fill in the Blank 1
I couldn’t tell you the exact figure off the top of my …… but I think we sold about 10,000 units last year.
head
I couldn’t tell you the exact figure off the top of my head but I think we sold about 10,000 units last year.
I’ve …………………..………….. to remember where I left my keys. (hint: brain)
I’ve been racking my brain to remember where I left my keys.
What is an idiom that means agreeing with someone? (hint: eye)
seeing "eye to eye"
What is an idiom that means something that will never happen? (hint: pig)
when pigs fly
Which idiom means to become arrogant after success?
a. rack your brain
b. save your face
c. go to your head
c. go to your head
The neighbour just called to say they’ve found our cat, that’s a load off my ……
mind
The neighbour just called to say they’ve found our cat, that’s a load off my mind.
My car stereo ……………………………………………….., there’s no controlling it. (hint: mind)
My car stereo has a mind of its own, there’s no controlling it.
What is an idiom that means something is very easy? (hint: cake)
a piece of cake
What is an idiom that means that the person you’re just talking about actually appears at that moment?(hint: devil)
speak of the devil
Which idiom means: to suffer damage to one’s reputation/social standing
a. to rack one's brain
b. to save one's face
c. to lose one's face
c. to lose one's face
That part of town is a bit dodgy, you need to keep your …… about you if you go there.
wits
That part of town is a bit dodgy, you need to keep your wits about you if you go there.
I can’t recall any examples off ……………………..……………..….. but no doubt that there are loads. (hint: head)
I can’t recall any examples off the top of my head, but no doubt that there are loads.
What is an idiom that means to do something badly or cheaply? (hint: cut)
to cut corners
What idioms means you can enjoy two different opportunities/things at the same time? (hint: world)
best of both worlds
Which idiom means: to seem capable of thought and independent action
a. to have a mind of its own
b. to be the brains behind it
c. to rack one's brain
a. to have a mind of its own
She was at her …… end trying to figure out how to control her 14 year-old son.
wits
She was at her wits end trying to figure out how to control her 14 year-old son.
It can be devastating for teenagers ……………………. in front of a group. (hint: face)
It can be devastating for teenagers to lose face in front of a group.
What is an idiom that refers to an event that happens infrequently? (hint: moon)
once in a blue moon
What is an idiom that refers to feeling unwell? (hint: weather)
to feel under the weather
Which idioms means the same as: wasting my time, actions have no effect.
a. a load off my chest
b. keeping a straight face
c. banging my head against a brick wall
c. banging one's head against a brick wall
We were lucky enough to come …… to …… with a Bengal tiger.
face to face
We were lucky enough to come face to face with a Bengal tiger.
It’s vital that you ……………………..……………..….. & do not let any information slip in the meeting.
It’s vital that you have your wits about you & do not let any information slip in the meeting.
What is an idiom that means to accidentally reveal a secret? (hint: cat)
let the cat out of the bag
What is an idiom that means to ignore someone? (hint: cold)
to give someone the cold shoulder
Which idiom means: to tell somebody off/reprimand
a. gone to your head
b. give a piece of your mind
c. to be at your wits end
b. give a piece of your mind