Common Expressions Flashcards
That was far and _________ the best movie I’ve seen.
Away
I was thinking about my trip to Paris day and__________ night.
Day
We’re best friends, but we’ve had our ups and __________.
Downs
My mom has been there for me through thick and ________.
Thin
He was very ill and for a while his health was touch and _____.
Go
The long and __________ of it is that you have to learn your times tables. End of story!
Short
Saying you are helpful is all well and _________, but if you disappear during clean-up time…that just stinks!
Good
Getting a good job is not so cut and _______. Even if you are qualified, you have to have people skills too!
Dry
I was out and ___________ today.
About
Dylan is as cool as a _____________. Even when she bumps her head!
Cucumber
That child was as bold as _________ to ask me for more chocolate.
Brass
That boy is as thin as a ________.
Rake
Her filthy feet were as black as ________.
Soot
When it comes to planning for Cloud School, Sunnye is as busy as a _______.
Bee
Don’t trust that guy with secrets. He leaks like a ________.
Sieve
When it comes to defending herself, she is as meek as a ________.
Lamb
Sunnye says that Tom struts like a ___________.
Peacock
That saying is as old as the ________.
Hills
Her aim is as steady as a ________.
Rock
After you get a good night’s sleep you’ll be as good as _______.
Gold
That story is as true as ________.
Steel
He was so scared of the woods that he ran like a _______.
Hare
The bully at school swears like a ___________
Trooper
Getting wet in the rain is as sure as _________.
Death. (But please note that rain drops will not kill you)
To hate like ___________ is bad for your health.
Poison
Spencer was as happy as a ________ to be finished with exams.
Lark
When she runs with a kite she feels as free as ________.
Air
Her voice is amazing. She sings like a _____________.
Nightingale
Alex gets as sick as a ______ if he has to change Bella’s nappy.
Dog
