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Idioms 4
Idioms 4
n.) charity v.)borrow, beg, get without paying v.) wait patiently v.) end a worrisome situation
Dialogue
Tom: I can't believe I'm down and out. I'm living hand to mouth and pinching pennies. Pat: You can always turn to me when the chips are down. Tom: I don't want any handouts. I don't mooch off anyone. Pat: Just sit tight. You'll get out from under.
Picture Vocabulary
Choose from the following A.Get out from under B. Turn to C.Mooch D.Sit tight E. Down and out F. Hand to mouth G.Pinching pennies H.When the chips are down I. Handout
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Choose from the following A. Get out from under B. Turn to C. Mooch D. Sit tight E. Down and out F. Hand to mouth G. Pinching pennies H. When the chips are down I. Handout
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