In class: as per stated a week ago, your completed - or not- Task 2 essays are due at the close of class today.
We will begin a new unit tomorrow.
Vocabulary for the week of May 16: idioms. Note that the quiz on Friday is only matching. (class handout / copy below)
Idioms for the week of May 16…..matching
quiz on Friday, May 20
Idiom
Meaning
1. A
hot potato
Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about
2. A
penny for your thoughts A way of asking what
someone is thinking
3. Actions
speak louder than words People's
intentions can be judged better by what they do than what
they say.
4. Add
insult to injury To
worsen an unfavorable situation.
5. An
arm and a leg Very
expensive or costly.
6. At
the drop of a hat Meaning:
without any hesitation; instantly.
7. Back
to the drawing board When an attempt fails and
it's time to start all over.
8. Ball
is in your court It is up
to you to make the next decision or step
9. Barking
up the wrong tree
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person
10. Be
glad to see the back of Be happy when a
person leaves.
11. Beat
around the bush Avoiding the
main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
12. Best
of both worlds Meaning:
All the advantages.
13. Best
thing since sliced bread
A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.
14. Bite
off more than you can chew To
take on a task that is way too big.
15. Blessing
in disguise Something
good that isn't recognized at first.
16. Burn
the midnight oil To work late into the night, alluding to the
time before electric lighting.
17. Can't
judge a book by its cover
Cannot judge something primarily on appearance.
18. Cross
that bridge when you come to it Deal
with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.
19. Cry
over spilt milk When
you complain about a loss from the past.
20. Devil's
Advocate To present a
counter argument
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