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

Bite the bullet - Ex: I didn’t want to go to the dentist, but I had to bite the bullet and get it done.

Meaning: To endure a difficult situation bravely.

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Under the weather Ex.: I’m not going to work today because I’m feeling a bit under the weather.

Feeling sick or unwell.

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Piece of cake Ex.: The test was a piece of cake; I finished it in no time.

Something very easy to do.

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Cry over spilled milk Ex.: There’s no use crying over spilled milk. Let’s just focus on fixing the problem.

To waste time worrying about something that has already happened.

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

In trouble.

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Better late than never Ex.: I’m sorry I’m late to the party, but better late than never!

It’s better to do something late than not do it at all.

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By the book - Ex.: She always does everything by the book, so her reports are always perfect.

To do things exactly as the rules say.

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thief

Give points!

seesaw

Swap points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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thief

Give points!

thief

Give points!

fairy

Take points!

fairy

Take points!

banana

Go to last place!

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banana

Go to last place!

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gift

Win 20 points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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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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eraser

Reset score!

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seesaw

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fairy

Take points!

thief

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Throw in the towel Ex.: After trying for months, I had to throw in the towel and admit that the project wasn’t working.

To give up.

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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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Speak of the devil Ex.: We were just talking about Jane, and there she is! Speak of the devil.

When the person you are talking about appears.

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