A time to speak! - Idioms about future & communication | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

He knows that his DAYS as the team's coach ARE NUMBERED, he's getting too old for it.

Used to say that someone or something will die, fail, or end soonThe doctors have told me that my days are numbered.

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So... who SPILLED THE BEANS about her affair with David?

To tell several people secret information.

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heart

Other team wins 20 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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fairy

Take points!

lifesaver

Give 15 points!

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I heard THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE that he was leaving - is it true?

To hear news from someone who heard the news from someone else, speacially gossip.

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I know it's true, because I got it STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH – Katie told me herself.

Directly from the person who has personal knowledge of the matter:

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She didn't want to GET AHEAD OF HERSELF and risk losing what she had achieved.

To do something too early, or before you are ready or prepared:

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Leave the ironing FOR THE TIME BEING - I'll do it later

As for now; for a short period of time from now, but not permanently

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He's certainly not afraid to SPEAK HIS MIND.

To say exactly what you think without worrying if it will upset anyone

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The guests are coming ANY MINUTE NOW, and the house is still a mess.

Said for emphasizing that something is likely to happen very soon.

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What does it mean - students take ownership of their learning?

it means they are responsible for their education. They finish their assignments on time and ask for help when they need it.

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We should get together and TALK THIS OVER.

To discuss a situation with someone, to find out their opinion or get advice before making a decision about it.

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eraser

Reset score!

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star

Double points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

Give points!

Don't BEAT AROUND THE BUSH - get to the point!

To avoid talking about what is important.

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trap

No points!

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star

Double points!

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shark

Other team loses 15 points!

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thief

Give points!

I'm feeling a little depressed at the moment, but I'm sure good times are JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

Not far away, or going to happen soon.

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seesaw

Swap points!

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fairy

Take points!

shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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thief

Give points!

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