Idioms about bad habits
This idiom describes excessive drinking...
H-- the B-----
Hit the Bottle
To increase public knowledge about a cause, organizations often “_____ awareness” rather than “make awareness.”
raise awareness
“She means _____ (impress) the panel with her presentation, so she’s been practicing for days.”
to impress
1️⃣ 🔵 🌙
Once in a blue moon
What's the word: RYOIDNRA
Ordinary
This idiom means: when someone fails to do their responsibilities...
Hint: D--- --- B---
Drop the ball
When two people, like twins, are very similar, we say they "---- a resemblance.'
bear a resemblance
“We regret _____ (announce) that the final round of interviews has been canceled.”
to announce
⛽➡️🔥
add fuel to the fire
What's the word: ELVOALBUA
Valuable
If you’re sluggish about starting a task—moving as slowly as possible... you are....
D------- your ----
Dragging your feet
When someone is injured, e.g. during a war, we say they "------ an injury."
Sustain an injury
“He remembered _____ (submit) his application before the deadline, so he was surprised when they told him his application was incomplete.”
submitting
🔨📚
Hit the books
What is the word: S H P O I L Y O S H
Philosophy
When you eat too much in a single sitting—usually not getting up and continuing to eat until you almost pass out...
--- ---
pig Out
When we consider something to be dangerous, we say it "----- a threat to society".
Poses a threat
She regretted _____ (accept) the offer too hastily once she saw the fine print.
Accepting
🍞+🧈
bread and butter
What is D E C E R N C E
Credence
This idiom means to delay action or put off making decisions; to procrastinate
Hint: Kick --- --- ---- --- Road
Kick the can down the road
When something becomes popular or goes viral, we say that it "----- traction"
gains traction
“The lecturer went on _____ (explain) the historical context after summarizing the main argument.”
“He went on _____ (become) one of the most influential scholars in his field.”
1- explaining
2- to become
🐱➡️👜
Let the cat out of the bag
What is the word: A H E M F L U S
SHAMEFUL