Knock on wood document vocabulary
Idioms Lesson 1
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What is a Superstition and do you have any?

Superstition - belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, etc.

100

have ants in (one’s) pants.

What does this mean and who could be a perfect example of someone that has ant in their pants?

have ants in (one’s) pants - to be unable to sit still due to feeling impatient, anxious, or restless

200

What does it mean if someone's opinion is Bias?

the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment

200

behind closed doors

What does this mean and which types of discussion usually occur behind closed doors?

behind closed doors - in secret or in private; away from the public

300

What would you say can be some Irrational choices or decisions your government has made in recent years?

Irrational - not using reason or clear thinking

300

deliver the goods

What does it mean to deliver the goods?

deliver the goods - to do or provide what is expected

400

What is Taboo and which topics of discussion do you feel should be Taboo yet people still tend to ask you or talk to you about it?

Taboo - a subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons

400

Tell me about a time you went the extra mile and how did it benefit you?

go the extra mile - to put more effort into something than is typically expected

500

What does Supernatural mean and how do you feel about this topic? Do you think there are some forms of supernatural forces out there?

Supernatural - caused by forces that cannot be explained by science

500

Do you often feel like you are in two minds about something or decisions you need to make? Why or Why not?

in two minds - unable to make a decision about something

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