B2.1 Idioms | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

Get a taste of your own medicine Ex.: When she was late for the meeting, she got a taste of her own medicine.

To experience the same bad treatment you have given to others.

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Miss the boat Ex.: I missed the boat on the sale because I waited too long to buy the item.

To miss an opportunity.

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Once in a blue moon Ex.: I only see my cousin once in a blue moon since she lives so far away.

Very rarely.

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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baam

Lose 5 points!

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Put all your eggs in one basket Ex.: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. It’s better to have multiple plans.

To risk everything on one plan or idea.

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Hit the sack Ex.: I’m so tired. I think I’ll hit the sack early tonight.

To go to bed.

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The ball is in your court Ex.: I’ve done all I can to help. Now the ball is in your court.

It’s up to you to make the next decision or move.

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Take it with a grain of salt Ex.: She said she would come, but I’ll take it with a grain of salt because she often changes her mind.

To not take something too seriously.

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Up in the air Ex.: Our vacation plans are still up in the air because we haven’t decided where to go.

Uncertain or not decided yet.

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Let the cat out of the bag Ex.: I didn’t mean to let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

To reveal a secret accidentally.

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Cut to the chase Ex.: I don’t have much time, so let’s cut to the chase. What’s the main issue?

To get to the main point without wasting time.

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In the same boat Ex.: We’re all in the same boat with this project. We need to work together to finish it.

In the same difficult situation as others.

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baam

Lose 15 points!

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shark

Other team loses 5 points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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baam

Lose 10 points!

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In hot water Ex.: I’m in hot water because I forgot my sister’s birthday.

In trouble.

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thief

Give points!

fairy

Take points!

gift

Win 15 points!

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thief

Give points!

banana

Go to last place!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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fairy

Take points!

banana

Go to last place!

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