Talk a Lot Intermediate Book Common English Idioms An idiom is a phrase that has a fixed meaning which cannot usually be understood by studying the literal meaning of each word in the phrase Match the idioms with the meaning keywords below: It’s six of one and half a dozen of the other Don’t throw your toys out of the pram! That’s just sour grapes He’s rolling in it It’s not a level playing field Keep your chin up It worked like a charm Put a sock in it, will you! I’m on the dole 10 He can eat like a horse Meaning Keywords: a) Rich b) Persevere c) Overreaction d) Unemployed e) Unfair f) Bitterness g) Big appetite h) Be quiet i) Successful j) Makes no difference For more fun worksheets, games, and quizzes log onto www.englishbanana.com now! 37