Celebrity Reading Vocabulary | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 23 Public

Review of new expressions

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What was the expression used to describe something which is (not) an easy or pleasant situation?

(not) exactly a bed of roses

What expression can we use to say that something has both advantages and disadvantages?

be a double-edged sword / weapon

Tell us why you think so many young celebrities go off the rails. What do you think is the best way to get back on the rails again?

Great answer!

What idiom do you think this picture represents?

bend over backwards (to do something)

What do you you think should be done to help the plight of the homeless?

a difficult and sad situation

Should convicted felons / criminals be permanently disenfranchised?

Fabulous response!

Can you paraphrase this? It was no mean feat.

It was difficult to do.

Should governments and politicians be subject to more careful scrutiny in an attempt to reduce corruption?

Great answer! scrutiny = careful and complete examination

When was the last time you bent over backwards to help someone? Were they grateful?

Nice!

What's your opinion on the tabloids? Are they worth the paper they're printed on?

Good job!

What expression does this picture represent?

to be in the limelight (stay out of / steal / hog the limelight)

What do you think celebrities can do to keep their feet on the ground?

Interesting :)

What have you got your heart set on at the moment?

And do you think you'll get it?

When was the last time you got all decked out for a special occasion?

Nice!

Do you think it's all doom and gloom or are you of the opinion that there's plenty to look forward to?

The eternal optimist.....the long suffering pessimist

How do you pronounce these three words - necessarily, honest & precipitous ?

Not too shabby! ;)