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

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

In trouble.

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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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banana

Go to last place!

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magnet

Take 25 points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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thief

Give points!

Wipe the slate clean Ex.: After the argument, we decided to wipe the slate clean and start fresh.

To start over and forget past problems.

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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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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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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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monster

Reset all scores!

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fairy

Take points!

shark

Other team loses 20 points!

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thief

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Break the ice - Ex: To break the ice at the party, I started with a few jokes.

To make people feel more comfortable in a new situation.

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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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banana

Go to last place!

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star

Double points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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thief

Give points!

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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A blessing in disguise - Ex: Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it pushed me to start my own business.

Meaning: Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

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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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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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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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