Learn Idioms #5

Question 1

ran riot

Answer 1

If people run riot, they behave in a way that is not controlled, running in all directions or being noisy or violent

mem: riot la irukuramaari running :P, uncontrollable

Question 2

give in

Answer 2

to admit that you have been defeated by somebody

mem: to give up is to stop attempting , give in is accepting the defect

Question 3

cheek by jowl

Answer 3

very close together, side by side

mem: Me and mosu , the hugging pic ..that was literally cheek by jowl (the loose skin and flesh under the jaw)

Question 4

gave the game away

Answer 4

to spoil a surprise or a joke by telling someone something that should have been kept secret

mem: gave the game(fun)

Question 5

a dark horse

Answer 5

someone previously unknown, but suddenly emerges into prominence. who keeps their skills, ideas secret and surprises others by doing something unexpected. a person who wins a race or competition though no one expected them to win

Question 6

to run across

Answer 6

meet or find by chance

Question 7

to get one’s own back

Answer 7

to do something bad or unpleasant to someone who has treated one badly or unfairly

Question 8

to steer clear off

Answer 8

to avoid a person or thing cause it causes problems

mem: take diversion ( steer) from bad things

Question 9

to beat a retreat

Answer 9

to run away from a dangerous or unpleasant situation

Question 10

turn an honest penny

Answer 10

to earn money fairly and honestly