Idioms and Phrases Understanding

The video lesson, led by Nihara, explores Halloween-themed idioms and phrases. It begins with an introduction to Halloween and then delves into idioms like 'send shivers down one's spine', 'come back to haunt someone', 'dig one's own grave', and 'scare the pants off someone'. Each idiom is explained with examples. The lesson continues with phrases such as 'witching hour', 'skeleton staff', 'ghost town', and 'in cold blood', each described with context and examples. The video aims to enhance English speaking skills using these spooky expressions.

What is the theme of the lesson introduced by Nihara?

• Christmas celebrations

• Spooky Halloween idioms

• Thanksgiving traditions

• Easter egg hunts

What does the idiom 'to send shivers down one's spine' mean?

• To feel extremely cold

• To be very excited

• To be very happy

• To scare or make someone nervous

Which movie is mentioned as an example for the idiom 'to send shivers down one's spine'?

• Insidious

• The Exorcist

• The Conjuring

• Paranormal Activity

What does the idiom 'to come back to haunt someone' imply?

• To be followed by ghosts

• To face consequences of past decisions

• To be scared of the dark

• To have a recurring nightmare

In the example given, what decision came back to haunt the speaker?

• Quitting a job

• Buying a new car

• Breaking up with someone

• Moving to a new city

What does the idiom 'to dig one's own grave' mean?

• To prepare for a funeral

• To be responsible for one's own mistakes

• To start a new project

• To plant a garden

What is an example of 'digging one's own grave' given in the lesson?

• Losing your keys

• Forgetting a friend's birthday

• Being mean to your boss

• Being late to work

What does the idiom 'to scare the pants off someone' mean?

• To make someone laugh

• To frighten someone

• To confuse someone

• To surprise someone

Which creatures are mentioned as examples that 'scare the pants off' the speaker?

• Spiders and cockroaches

• Snakes and lizards

• Bats and owls

• Wolves and bears

What is the literal meaning of the phrase 'witching hour'?

• Dawn

• Midnight

• Dusk

• Noon