Proverbs and sayings part 1

2C - Monday April 1st 

Today

- English expressions  

- Another round of feedback

Expressions 

=  Combinations of words that have a "figurative meaning".

(spreekwoorden / gezegden)

Geef een voorbeeld (Nederlands):

Now English

1. Read the expression 

2. Choose the correct answer 

Actions speak louder than words
1/10

A good leader does not tell his team how things should be done, he shows them; after all, actions speak louder than words.

The ball is in your court
2/10

His family and friends have requested him to apologize to his boss to save his job. The ball is in his court now. 

Best of both worlds
3/10

He wanted to become a doctor but could not leave the comforts of his job. He wanted the best of both worlds.

Best thing since sliced bread
4/10

Have you checked out this cool new app? I think it 's the best thing since sliced bread.

Can't judge a book by its cover
5/10

The candidate did not look very intelligent, but you can't judge a book by its cover.

Cry over spilt milk
6/10

The school trip had been a disaster, but we did not want to keep complaining. it was no use crying over spilt milk. 

Feel a bit under the weather
7/10

We had a heavy lunch today, and now I am feeling a bit under the weather.

Give the benefit of the doubt
8/10

The school trip had been a disaster, but we did not want to keep complaining. it was no use crying over spilt milk. 

She said that she will be on time today. I don't think that's true, but I will give her the benefit of the doubt.

A piece of cake
9/10

Giving Maria a make-over was a piece of cake, because she's so naturally beautiful.

See eye to eye
10/10

Even though they work as a team, they often don't see eye to eye on most issues.

Even though they work as a team, they often don't see eye to eye on most issues.