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Idiom Practice Game - Win Coupons!!

Feb 19, 2018

Hey, everyone!! I hope you're all doing well today!! 

I've decided to create a new game to win coupons. This game will be great for practicing idioms and will really test your English skills!!

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So, here is the quiz:

I will write the idiom first and then write 3 examples using this same idiom. 

To win a coupon, you have to tell me what you think the idiom means and create 1 new example using the idiom.

If you can tell me what the idiom means or just give me an example using the idiom, you will receive a 30% off coupon (valid for 1 month).

If you can tell me the meaning of the idiom and create an example, you will receive a 50% off coupon!!

There will be a total of 5 different idioms, so a chance to win FIVE 50% off coupons!!

I will accept answers to the quiz for 3 days!! The quiz ends on Friday morning!!

GOOD LUCK!!

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DO NOT POST THE ANSWERS HERE!! SEND ME THE ANSWERS IN A PRIVATE MESSAGE!!

I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY ANSWERS POSTED HERE AS IT WILL RUIN THE QUIZ FOR EVERYONE ELSE!!

THANK YOU!!

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1. Idiom: Have mixed feelings

  - I have mixed feelings towards my president. I don't like him, but I hope he does a good job since he is in charge of my country.

  - I have mixed feelings about getting a dog. I want one really bad, but I don't know if I am responsible enough to take care of one properly.

  - I have mixed feelings about dating Jake. He's very handsome, but not very smart.

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2. Idiom: To rip someone off

  - Lawyers are always ripping people off!!

  - I'm not ripping you off. This is a good price.

  - Plumbers and mechanics can rip people off because they are so important and there are so few.

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3. Idiom: Once in a blue moon

  - Once in a blue moon, I'll forget to brush my teeth before bed.

  -Abbey: How often do you buy lottery tickets??
   Sam: Oh, only once in a blue moon.

  - I like going fishing once in a blue moon.

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4. Idiom: True colors

  - You can really see someone's true colors after you've lived with them.

  - John really showed me his true colors tonight after he yelled at the waitress.

  - Nadia is very good at hiding her true colors in front of people.

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5. Idiom: At stake

  - There is a lot at stake here, so please be very careful!!

  - You'd better give a great presentation because the company is at stake.

  - I'm so nervous about this exam!! My dream university is at stake!! 

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