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

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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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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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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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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trap

No points!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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fairy

Take points!

thief

Give points!

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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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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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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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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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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seesaw

Swap points!

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magnet

Take 5 points!

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gift

Win 5 points!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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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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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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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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eraser

Reset score!

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fairy

Take points!

shark

Other team loses 10 points!

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thief

Give points!

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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