IDIOMS-UNIT 11

If something is given the ‘green light’, it … .

• is told to wait

• goes ahead

• is rejected

If something ‘gets the thumbs down’, it … .

• is rejected

• goes ahead

• gets a second chance

If you stick your neck out, you … .

• take a risk

• hide from the truth

• avoid a risk

If the ‘jury is out’, … .

• a decision has been made

• people are still deciding

• you don’t agree with the decision

If you play safe, you … .

• take risks

• minimize the risks

• agree with everyone else

If you are a scapegoat, everybody… .

• blames you

• laughs at you

• avoids you