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: I’ve got butterflies in my stomach He was up a creek without a paddle Don’t beat around the bush She was driving him up the wall! We’re not out of the woods yet I thought my mum was going to hit the roof! She’s a bit stuck up I gave him the cold shoulder It’s all plain sailing from here 10 The grass is always greener on the other side Meaning Keywords: a) Arrogant b) Speak plainly c) More troubles ahead d) The worst is behind us now e) Very annoying f) Nervous g) Done something wrong h) In trouble i) Jealous j) Ignore somebody For more fun worksheets, games, and quizzes log onto www.englishbanana.com now! 39