In each of the following, explain the meaning of the idiom, and share some of your past experiences using the idioms if you can!

1.    By walking to the store, I kill two ________________ with one stone—I exercise and have groceries.

2.    I felt like a ____________________ when they asked me to try out the new school programme.

3.    Be careful around that man — he’s a __________________ in __________________’s clothing. (Someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous.)

4.    I’ve not seen you in ________________’s years! (very long time)

5.    I tried to learn more about the politics of this country, but I quickly realized I was going down a ________________ hole. (getting into something complicated or confusing)

6.    He said he would change but I don’t believe it. A _________________ can’t change its spots. (people can’t change their basic nature)

7.    Are you sure you want to try bungee jumping? You can’t _______________ out in the last minute! (give up something because of fear) Remember you’re no spring _________________ now! (you’re not young any more)

8.    We need to address the ___________________ in the room—nobody likes the new policy. (A big problem nobody wants to talk about).


9. I felt like a ___________ _________ when they asked me to try out the new school programme. (being part of an experiment)

10. At the new job, I felt like a _____________ out of water. (feel uncomfortable or out of place)
Healthcare has taken the ____________'s share of the government’s budget this year. (a very big portion)

11. She shed ___________ tears when she apologized, but I don’t think she really meant it. (Fake or insincere tears or sadness)

12. I’ve been working overtime for weeks, and when they asked me to work this weekend too, it was the straw that broke the __________________’s back. I quit! (The final small thing that causes a big problem).

13. I can’t worry about that now; I have a bigger ______________ to fry. (have more important things to do)

14. My old boss is always like that. You can’t teach an old ____________ new tricks (It’s hard to change someone’s habits).

15. I like to get up early because the early ___________ catches the _____________. My sister is the opposite. She’s a night ______________ and loves to start working late at night.