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THE SECRET LIFE OF EVERYDAY OBJECTS ๐
They might look familiar, but every object around us holds an unexpected story.
Let's explore how these everyday items have shaped the English language in unexpected ways!
๐ Click on each idiom below to uncover its story and meaning!
A memory like a sieve
A memory like a sieve
An old wives' tale
An old wives' tale
Back to the drawing board
Back to the drawing board
Be a tall order
Be a tall order
Be in the same boat
Be in the same boat
Be on the cards
Be on the cards
Behind bars
Behind bars
Bite the bullet
Bite the bullet
Blow one's own trumpet
Blow one's own trumpet
Burn the midnight oil
Burn the midnight oil
Bury the hatchet
Bury the hatchet
Call the shots
Call the shots
Cast/shed/ throw light on sth
Cast/shed/ throw light on sth
Come out of oneโs shell
Come out of oneโs shell
Down the drain
Down the drain
Draw the line
Draw the line
(be/hang) in the balance
(be/hang) in the balance
Get the sack
Get the sack
A bad workman blames his tools
A bad workman blames his tools
Born with a silver spoon in oneโs mouth
Born with a silver spoon in oneโs mouth
BOOST YOUR MEMORY WITH FUN GAMES
๐ Click on the games below to review what youโve learned!
FLASHCARDS
FLASHCARDS
QUIZ TIME
QUIZ TIME
FLYING FRUITSย
FLYING FRUITSย
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