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Thanksgiving Would You Rather & Idioms

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  • You are going to your aunt's house for Thanksgiving, but you think your aunt's cooking stinks. What should you do?
    Go, be polite, find some things to eat on the table.
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  • Grandma asked you to help set the table. She is busy cooking in the kitchen. You can't find the napkins. What should you do?
    Say" excuse me where are the napkins?"
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  • When I hear stories of cruelty to animals, it makes my blood boil. What does the phrase "makes my blood boil" mean?
    to cause someone to be very angry
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  • I'm all ears - tell us what they had to say. What does the phrase "I'm all ears" mean?
    to be waiting eagerly to hear about something
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  • Everyone is talking about football. You don't like football, or know much about it. What should you do?
    Listen, you can add comments or ask questions on the topic. When there is a break in the conversation, you can change the topic.
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  • At dinner, they ask you to hold hands to give thanks. This makes you uncomfortable. What should you do?
    Explain that holding hands makes you feel uncomfortable.
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  • The shy boy was afraid to speak up and his mates kept asking him “Cat got your tongue?” What does the phrase "cat got your tongue" mean?
    used to refer a time when someone has nothing to say Source: theidioms.com
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  • Hey, Bob keep your chin up, we’re not lost yet. What does the phrase "keep your chin up" mean?
    be brave and courageous in a tough situation
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  • You want to watch a TV show, but your family is watching football. What should you do?
    Wait until the show is over, then ask to change the channel. Find something else to do in the meantime.
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  • You are going to visit relatives for Thanksgiving, your parents tell you that you have to dress up. You would rather wear sweatpants.
    Compromise. Find clothes that look nice and are comfortable, if possible. Wear your dress clothes, it is just for one day.
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  • Sheena was feeling a bit under the weather, so she decided not to go to the movie with her friends. What does the phrase "under the weather" mean?
    to feel ill
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  • Hold your horses! We have not won yet, so don’t start celebrating. What does the phrase "hold your horses" mean?
    used for telling someone who is getting ahead of themselves to stop and consider their action or decision
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  • You only like plain stuffing, but your aunt made stuffing with vegetables in it. What should you do?
    Take some, try it, eat around the veggies you don't like, or try to pick some out.
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  • You are asked to watch the younger children and help them stay busy. You would rather be with the adults. What should you do?
    watch them, ask to take turns with someone if possible.
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  • You want to go out with your friends after dinner, but your family wants you to stay with them.
    Tell your friends you can't go out, you have to spend time with your family
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  • Lauren finally spilled the beans. She has been promoted to manager, and it’s going to upset some people in the office. What does the phrase "spill the beans" mean?
    unintentionally reveal a secret, often spoiling a surprise Source: theidioms.com
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