Idiomatic Expressions

Activity 1:
Directions: Match the following idiomatic expressions to their definitions. Write your answer in
CAPITAL LETTERS on one whole sheet of paper.

1. It’s not rocket science A. pursue unrealistic goals

2. Hold your horses B. it is not complicated or difficult
3. Chicken out C. rarely
4. Rule of thumb D. request for someone to disclose information
5. Against the clock E. avoid something out of fear
6. Hit the sack F. feeling very nervous
7. Every cloud has a silver lining G. to be in a hurry
8. Steal someone’s thunder H. restlessness
9. The ball’s in your court I. a lazy person
10. Kick the bucket J. be in love with somebody very much
11. Take a raincheck K. go to sleep
12. Spill the tea L. refuse an offer politely by postponing it
13. Once in a blue moon M. it is your responsibility to take the next action
14. Chase rainbows N. something good to be found in every bad situation
15. Ants in your pants O. good luck
16. Couch potato P. something will never happen
17. Head over heels Q. method or principle based on practice than theory
18. When pigs fly R. wait for a moment
19. Butterflies in my stomach S. to die
20. At sixes and seven T. take credit for something that someone did

Activity 2:
Use the idiomatic expressions in a sentence.
1. cold feet – to suddenly become too afraid to do something
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2. head in the clouds – living in a fantasy
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3. the last straw - the last in a series of bad things that happen to make someone very upset
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4. pull someone's leg - to joke with someone
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5. under the weather – sick
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