Body Idioms Part II | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

English 12 Public

Choose the correct idiom to replace in the sentence

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I always make sure to (memorize) my presentation beforehand and learn it by rote.

learn by heart

bare bones operation

have your heart set

15

Our startup is (a skeleton) at the moment, but we're working hard to expand and grow.

a be a big mouth

a belly up

a bare-bones operation

15

I had a chance to study abroad in college, but it (escape) when I didn't apply in time.

got my hands dirty

slipped through my fingers

dug my heels

15

To truly understand the business, you need to (get involved) in the day-to-day operations and get to work..

get your hands dirty

wash your hands

be all ears

15

We made a pact to keep each other's secrets, and (I won't say a word).

belly up

my lips are sealed

have my heart set on something

15

Our company almost went (bankrupt) during the pandemic, but we were able to pivot and adapt to the new challenges.

bare bones operation

belly up

slip through your fingers

15

She's (decided) on becoming a doctor since she was a child.

got your hands dirty

had her heart set on

learn by heart

15

Despite the pushback, she (persisted) and stuck to her principles.

dug her heels in

was the brains

washed her hands

15

Whenever I meet with our clients, I make sure (to listen carefully) and really listen to their needs and concerns.

to be all ears

to wash my hands

to be a big mouth

15

He can't keep a secret and is always blabbing to everyone; he (tells everyone).

is a real big mouth

is the brains

gets his hands dirty

15

After the scandal, the CEO tried to (abandon) the situation, but he was still held accountable.

be the brains

slip through it fingers

wash his hands of

15

Our head of research and development is the (real the person responsible for inventing) behind our latest innovations.

big mouth

ears

brains

15