IDIOMS

FROM
MYTHS AND HISTORY
 NOW, TELL US A BIT
ABOUT YOUR LIFE USING
IDIOMS.
Read the following statements and tell us
what they mean
USE YOUR OWN WORDS

I think this party has a great future, but corruption seems to be our
Aquilles' heel.
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what they mean
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In his latest speech criticising the prime minister's actions, the finance
minister has opened a Pandora's box of political and legal problems.
 Read the following statements and tell us
what they mean
USE YOUR OWN WORDS

Our leader has shown that she has the Midas touch when it comes to
economic planning.
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what they mean
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His appointment to leader has caused many problems within the party,
with some members accusing him of being a Trojan horse, sent to destroy
the party from within.
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what they mean
USE YOUR OWN WORDS

Another stock market crash in hanging over this government like the
sword of Damocles.
COULD YOU IDENTIFY THE
MYTHS?
Other expressions related to ancient Rest on our laurels

myths and history Leave no stone unturned

the Halcyon days
Read this conversation: Turn the other check
epic proportions
A:I'll examine every word in every single
document until I find the answer.
fiddling while Rome burns
B: Yes - leave no stone unturned. Fall on his sword
saw the writing on the wall
Pyrrhic victory
Can you use some of them to tell a
story about your work? parting shot
Thank you