Starter 5 April

Cliches

100

Finish the cliche: I'm so hungry, I could eat a........

horse!

200

True or False. A cliche is a widely used phrase, and perhaps over-used.

True

300

Complete the cliche: I arrived in the...........of time.

nick

400

Name a famous cliche that usually would be found at the end of a film.

And they lived happily ever after.

Euphemisms

100

I need to visit the little boy's room. Is a euphemism for what?

Going to the toilet

200

A euphemism is more ugly way of describing something. 

False

300

Add the meaning of the euphemism. We had to let Bryan go last week. He was the worst teacher ever. 

fire or sack

400

'The students came from a disadvantaged background.'

What has the euphemism 'disadvantaged' replaced?

Poor

Idioms

100

Finish the idiom meaning to be really happy. 'I am over the.......'

moon

200

True or False. Idioms are not literal language. 

False

300

Complete the idiom. ................. late than never.

better

400

Name the famous cliche used in the theatre.

break a leg

Random

100

'Passed away' mean?

died

200

'Don't get your knickers in a twist.' Means what?

Calm down

300

True or False: 'Why don't you kiss and make up' is both an idiom and a euphemism.

False. It's an idiom and a cliche.

400

Whatever......... Is a cliche that means - choose any means that can make you succeed. 

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