p194 Idioms | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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If something workedl ike a dream it means that

a plan worked out perfectly

If something was a complete shambles...

it was a totally disorganised and chaotic event

If something throws you completely you...

don't know how to respond

You would say "It's a real nightmare" when...

you have problems with traffic jams or your computer for example

If something is a mystery to you you...

can't understand it

If you are depressed you might desscribe yourself as ...

down in the dumps / down in the mouth

If something is up and running it means that

it has begun to work as planned

If somebody says "You lost me here" they mean that

you have confused them

If something is falling into place it means that

it is on the point of starting to work well

If you get your wires crossed you....

had a misunderstanding

If you are extremely unhappy or disappointed you might say that you are

fed up to the back teeth

You would say "This is like a bad dream" when...

one bad thing after another happens

If you are really happy you might use the expression

to be on top of the world / on cloud nine / over the moon

If something went/ran like clockwork it means that

it went smoothly with no difficulties

If something is looking up it means that

it is looking very positive

You would say "That's the last thing I wanted to hear." in response to...

news that fulfil your worst fears

If something is ideally suited for you might say that...

you are in your element / you are made for that