Idioms Definition
Idioms Examples
About the characters
100
to make a sound
go off
100
Who left the water running?

I don't know, your _____________________.

guess is as good as mine.
100
Why was Mrs. Walker, the parent, angry in Episode 1?


write a complete sentence and use ANY idiom to answer

Mrs. Walker was angry because the fire alarm kept going off.
200
a gambling decision to double or cancel out a debt or loss
double or nothing
200
I have an interview at your company this week.

Great! I'll _______________________________.

put in a good word for you.
200
What happens in the middle of Detective Bossley's discussion with Mr. Murphy and why is it significant?


write a complete sentence and use an idiom

The fire alarm goes off and it suggests that Mr. Murphy is innocent.


300
to find with great effort
track down
300
Kevin got an A on the English exam.

I know. He has been improving by ____________________.

leaps and bounds.
300
How have the ESL students at the High School changed recently?


Write a complete sentence and use an idiom

The students have been improving by leaps and bounds.
400
to intend to do something
mean to
400
I will do _______________________ to become a doctor because I have been dreaming of it all my life.
whatever it takes
400
According to the story, is Detective Bossley famous or infamous and why?


Use an idiom in your answer

Detective Bossley is famous and your guess is as good as mine as to why.
500
someone is innocent
one's hands are clean
500
Do you know about computers.

No, I'm not good in that _______________.

department.
500

Sue was a prime suspect. How can Valerie help clear Sue's name?

Use an idiom in your answer

Valerie can vouch for Sue that she saw her in the library making photocopies, which is what Sue was supposed to be doing.

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