Name 3: Categories (Michelle)
Name 3 kinds of vegetables
carrot, broccoli, potato, etc
When grandmother saw her grandson collecting coins like her son used to do, she knew he was a chip off the old block.
A person is similar in behaviour or actions to his parents.
pig, sheep, cow
farm animals
Celia added fuel to the fire by accusing the opposing team of cheating.
to make things worse
Name 3 things with wheels
Walter failed his examination but his dad came and said just one thing, “Son, Don’t cry over spilt milk.”
Don’t cry over what has happened as it can not be fixed.
teacher, dentist, waitress
jobs/occupations
“Stop wriggling while I’m braiding your hair!” Kehlani’s mom said. “You have ants in your pants this morning.”
Name 3 instruments
guitar, drums, piano, etc
Dan tried to dine and dash yesterday at a Chinese place but he was stopped by the waiters, guess he was up a creek without a paddle yesterday.
In an unlucky situation.
hospital, house, library
buildings
James thought Christopher was the one who broke the vase, but he was barking up the wrong tree.
to be looking for answers in the wrong place
Name 3 hobbies
drawing/painting, soccer, singing, etc
She tells great tales but we take whatever she says with a grain of salt.
Don’t take it too seriously.
embarrassed, anxious, ecstatic
emotions
I’ve got a bone to pick with you! You need to stop leaving your junk all over my desk.
To be angry at someone about something and want to talk about it
Name 3 beverages
water, coffee, soda, tea, etc
When I asked my secretary about the missing file and documents, she was beating around the bush.
To talk about unnecessary things to avoid discussing something else
the flu, pink eye, pneumonia
sicknesses/illnesses
I know you’re sure you’re going to get the lead in the spring play, but don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
don't depend on something before it happens