Idioms

Praman didn't destroy the group work. We're just pulling your leg.

• making an excuse

• just joking

• testing you

When Prathamesh lost his favourite water bottle, he was bent out of shape.

• pleasantly surprised

• super upset

• appalled

Their team lost the football match but, to make matters worse, their captain spoke harshly with the team members. He said they were the worst players and should quit football.

• make an issue into tissue

• make an issue better than it is

• make an issue worse than it is

The ground was wet and slippery. Jiyansh should not have run but he did. He injured himself. We hope he lives and learns or else he will injure himself again.

• learn from a bad experience

• do nothing about the experience

• try the experience again

Aryana is new to the school. Let's break the ice by asking her to join us for lunch.

• karate chop the block of ice

• turn Aryana into a block of ice and then hammer her

• make someone feel comfortable

During Aayush's birthday, Neharika started yelling that her cake was smaller than others. She pushed the whole cake, food and drinks off the table. She rained on his parade. No one will invite such a person next time.

• spoil or ruin something

• poured water everywhere

• marched around like a mad person

Hit the sack on time or else you will not feel fresh and alert tomorrow.

• sleep on time

• punch a bag of potatoes

• wait for the clock to punch the bag of potatoes