Theatre
What is an adjective for something showy yet that is cheap and of low quality
Tawdry
Word for making illegal copies of money or a passport
forge, counterfeit
Another way of speaking badly about someone
bad mouth, slander
My grandad is so ___________ the __________. He still doesn't believe the internet will be a success.
Behind the times
Complete the idioms
You can't make a silk purse from a ..........
Sow's ear
Word for large quantities usually served with a spoon
Dollops
Verb for when you pretend to be affected by something, i.e illness, emotional state
Feign
Another word for rumours
Hearsay
You were late to work again!!! How will you ________ ______ for this disgraceful conduct??
Make up for
When was Guiness founded
1789 1769 1759
1759
His acting was so ___________. It didn't seem natural at all.
Wooden
When you attempt to deceive others into thinking you have or can do something
Bluff
Word for revealing secrets through indiscreet talk
Blab
If you want to be a farmer you will need to get used to ___________________. The work day can be long in the summer.
Which city was butter capital of the world in the 19th century?
Cork Limerick Galway
Cork
How would you define someone who says insensitive things that show little intelligence
Crass
Verb for inventing something in order to deceive others
Fabricate
When someone talks at length about something inconsequential, foolish
Prattle
We will get to that point __________, can we focus on the matter at hand in the mean time?
in due course
What year did Ireland enter the EU?
1971 1975 1973
The enemy ____________ has totally devastated the surrounding villages.
Onslaught
Complete the idiom
He was lying through his ___________
Teeth
Word to describe someone who is overly interested in other people's private business
Nosey parker
That is such a _____________ tshirt, you have no taste.
Naff
What does this idiom mean
Be born with a silver spoon in your mouth
Be born into a wealthy family