Body Idioms

Decide whether the following sentences are right or wrong. You must bet between 10 and
100 points on each sentence.

SENTENCE RIGHT WRONG BET LOSS GAIN

1. I dread to think what they say

about me behind my back.

2. My sister didn't see eye to eye

on me about how to tell my
parents about the problem.

3. Peter is always willing to lend a

helping hand around the house.

4. I spent all morning looking for the

book, and it was right below
my nose the whole time.

5. I'm really sticking my neck out for

investing my money in this idea.

6. I thought she really liked me, but

the next day she gave me
a pat on the back.

7. Is it really your car or are you

pulling my leg?

8. I thought these meetings would help

the kids get some of their worries
off their chest.

9. I have a sweety tooth, I can't say

no to cookies.

10. You could be rushed of your feet

one day, and kicking your palms
with boredom the next.

Total score
Instructions

Put your students into groups of four. Tell them they are going to play a betting game. Their
task is to agree within the group upon the correctness of the sentences and bet between 10
and 100 points. First they should tick right/wrong box. Then they should agree upon the
number of points they are going to bet, depending on how sure they are of their choice.
After all the groups have completed the game, check out orally.Tell them to write the
number of points in the right box loss/gain. Finally, tell them to calculate the total score.
Reward the best group. Go through the wrong sentences once again giving necessary
explanations.

Incorrect sentences:

2. ..see eye to eye WITH me...

4. ...it was right UNDER my nose...

5. ....my neck out BY investing....

6. ... she gave me THE COLD SHOULDER.

8. .... some of their worries off their chestS.

9. .... a SWEET tooth

10. ...rushed ofF... / kicking your HEELS.. (this is a tricky one!!!)