Share C1 Halloween Idioms, Expressions and Vocabulary
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What does the idiom "not a cat in hell's chance of" mean?
An uncertain outcome
To profoundly disagree with someone / something
No chance at all
What does the idiom "to be dead on one's feet" mean?
Standing still in one place for a long time
Being physically unable to move
Exhausted
What does "to spill one's guts" mean?
To share a secret
To make a mess
To reveal everything
What does "death trap" mean?
A dangerously unsafe place
A deadly game
A haunted house
What does "come back to haunt someone" mean?
Seek revenge
Return with a vengeance
Have negative consequences later on
What does "skeleton(s) in one's closet / skeleton(s) in the cupboard" mean?
Embarrassing secrets
Hidden treasures
Forgotten memories
What does "to make one's blood boil" mean?
Cause extreme anger
To experience an increase adrenaline
To inspire passion
What does the "witching hour" mean?
The mythical time for witches to gather
A manner to describe a magical moment
Midnight
What does "a ghost town" mean?
Abandoned city
Desolate and empty area
Haunted village
What does "to be a night owl" mean?
A person who stays up late
To work the evening shift
A nocturnal creature
What does "to let the cat out of the bag" mean?
Play with a cat
Reveal a secret
Solve a mystery
What does "to dig one's own grave" mean?
Uncover hidden secrets
To work as a grave digger
Do something that will cause problems in the future
What does "scaredy-cat" mean?
To be scared of cats
Someone who is easily frightened
A way of describing a frightened rescue cat.
What does "to stab someone in the back" mean?
A martial arts move
A surprise attack
Betray someone
What does "over one's dead body" mean?
Willing to sacrifice
To do everything to prevent something from happening
A strong opposition
What does "skeleton staff/crew" mean?
Minimum number of people required for a task
Team of skeleton characters
Crew of secret agents
