IDIOMS

IDIOMS

LEVEL ONE ENGLISH CLASS

The word "idiom" comes fromt he Greek root "idio", meaning a unique signature. Thus each language contains expressions that make no sense when translated literally into another language. This crossword allows you to stretch your mind with English idioms. Enjoy!

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Across

5. furious

8. to make a new start is to have this

9. a sports move that requires much skill

12. something to be proud of

17. instantly

18. hidden advantage kept in reserve

19. how many in a baker's dozen

20. this is beyond human control

22. school from which one graduated

23. what the dad told his favorite daughter she was

24. to go on endlessly about something

25. twelve P.M.

26. a point of vulnerability

Down

1. boring or easy

2. this happens when the teacher doesn't know the subject

3. to relapse after being sober is to do this

4. this color signifies profit

6. makes one angry

7. where one keeps a secret

10. the disgrace of the family is called this

11. to be utterly sure of something

13. the shortest distance between two places

14. having multiple roles in life

15. twelve A.M.

16. this color signifies debt

21. this color signifies jealousy

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