Idioms Extension Activity

When the politician was caught stealing from the taxpayers, everyone thought he would receive a severe punishment, but all he got was a slap on the wrist.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

• a major punishment

• community service

• a mild reprimand or punishment

• to get hit with the palm of one's hand or a flat object

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We thought that our neighbor’s, the Jones family, were rich beyond our wildest dreams, but it turns out that we’re all in the same boat.

• going sailing

• in the same situation; alike

• in the same crowd

• getting wet

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I think your book needs some work, but don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. You don't need to start all over.

• It is not safe to give small children baths.
• Don't get rid of your little brother or sister after they take a bath.
• Save everything.
• Don't get rid of something completely because part of it is not perfect.

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To blow a fuse means (2 possible options):

• to suddenly lose power due to an overloaded electrical circuit.

• the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity.

• To react furiously and/or violently to something or someone, to the point of losing control of one's behavior.

• to put forth a great deal of effort.

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John hasn't turned in his homework for 3 days, his teacher told him if he doesn't turn it in by the end of the week he'll be skating on thin ice. What does his teacher mean?

• John will have to shovel snow.

• John will get a free trip to the ice skating rink.

• John will need to wear warmer clothes to class.

• John will be in a dangerous situation.

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Tom just got a new job at Target, his friend who already works there told him "I'll help you learn the ropes". What does he mean?

• He'll teach Tom how to tie knots.

• He'll take him to a ropes course.

• He'll show him how to do something.

• He'll give him some rope.

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Steven won a brand new car! But he had to pay for the car insurance. "You can't have your cake and eat it too". What does that mean?

• He doesn't like chocolate cake.

• He can't have everything without working for it.

• He has to share his cake with his family.

• He should've bought cupcakes.

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Janet gushed over the sculpture in the antique shop, but Kevin thought that the craftsmanship was merely run of

the mill.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

• Something of exceptionally high quality

• Something marked by creativity or originality

• Something that is too expensive for the average person too afford

• Something that is low quality, common or ordinary

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The prosecutor knew that the councilman had stolen public funds, but she wanted to get all of her ducks in a row

before she charged him with a crime.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

• She wanted to catch the councilman in the act

• She wanted to take the time to properly prepare her case

• She had other business to take care of before going after the councilman

• She had to finish eating lunch before she went back to work

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Although I hate green peppers, I ordered them on the pizza because everybody else wanted them and I didn't want

to go against the grain.

^{What is the meaning of "to go against the grain"?}

• To oppose or resist a strong force

• To just go along with whatever is the easiest

• To raise one's voice to an inappropriate level

• To ignore something unpleasant

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