FOOD idioms
To take it with a pinch of....
To take it with a pinch of SALT
He agreed to perform, but then chickened out.
He lost courage at the last moment
There were less people than we expected
FEWER PEOPLE
Monopoly, Chess, Catan, Carcassonne, Draughts are example of....
board games
What does ATM mean?
Automatic Teller Machine - to withdraw, deposit, or check money
If a person is cashews/pecans/macadamia, they are.....
The person IS NUTS = crazy
She wolfed down lunch between meetings.
She ate it very quickly
Spot the mistake: Little he knew that the decision would cost him his career.
LITTLE DID HE KNOW
People who enjoy this hobby make or repair clothes
sewing / knitting / crocheting
I h8 getting stuck in traffic every morning.
h8 = HATE
If you spills THEM, you reveal a secret
If you spills THE BEANS, you reveal a secret
The scandal has dogged her career.
followed or troubled someone greatly
What does it mean? “Certain individuals exhibit a marked dependence on such a bean-infused beverage as a prerequisite for daily functioning.”
Some people can't live without their morning coffee
“Certain individuals exhibit a marked dependence on such a bean-infused beverage as a prerequisite for daily functioning.”
A person who collects stamps is called .....
a philatelist
What does FYI mean in emails?
FYI – For Your Information
Say at least 3 SWEET idioms
The icing on the cake; To sugarcoat something; A piece of cake; As easy as pie; To have a sweet tooth
The politician kept ducking the question
avoided discussing something difficult
Spot the mistake: It is important that she follows the safety protocol at all times.
It is important THAT SHE FOLLOW the safety protocol at all times.
Who is a PENPAL?
a person with whom you regularly exchange letters, emails, or messages
What is a CEO?
Chief Executive Officer
Think of 1-2 idioms with the word EGG
To have egg on your face
→ To be embarrassed after being proven wrong
To put all your eggs in one basket
→ To rely on one plan or opportunity
A bad egg
→ A dishonest or unpleasant person
He refused to rat on his friends.
betray or inform on someone
Which word is FAKE?
A) Adolescent
B) Convalescent
C) Correscent
D) Evanescent
A) Adolescent - a teenager
B) Convalescent - a recovering (patient)
C) Correscent - FAKE
D) Evanescent - passing, disappearing
Give 5 examples of animals you can spot while BIRDWATCHING
Sparrow, Swan, Pigeon, Woodpecker, Stork
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