Idiomatic Expressions
Detective Bossley
Suspects
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this idiomatic expression is used refer to a time that was long ago.

Back in the day

100

What was Detective Bossley hired for?

to solve the mystery of the fire alarm prank

100

Who was the first suspect questioned by Detective Bossley?

Max (imillon)

200

This idiomatic expression means to be in trouble with someone

to be in one's "bad books"

200

Why was Detective Bossley a credible detective according to Principal Davidson?

because she saw him solve tough crimes on TV

200

Who first brought up the issue of the prankster?

Mrs Walker

300

this idiomatic expression means to know little or nothing about something

to "not know the first thing"

300

How many suspects has Detective Bossley interviewed so far?

4 (Max, Clarissa, Aaron, Danny)

300

Name the two suspects who are related

Clarissa and Aaron

400

this idiomatic expression is when an assumption is made without facts

to "jump to conclusions"

400

In lesson 6, there are two things Detective Bossley claims to have done "back in the day". What are they?

play pool and play football

400

Who is the next person Detective Bossley is going to question?

Mr Murphy the computer teacher

500

This idiomatic expression is when something happens that makes an already bad situation, worse

"the last thing one needs"

500

What is Detective Bossley better at catching than spirals?

bad guys