5. take somebody to __________
court
crime
commit the ___________
judge
a hanging ___________
letter
a dead ___________
face
to save __________
6. Match the expressions and meanings:
dance the blues away
do something illegal
rest my case
close a deal
admit defeat
a non-effective law
strike a deal
dance to be happier
take somebody to court
I’ve finished my explanation
commit the crime
believe you’ve lost
a hanging judge
to sue somebody
a dead letter
act to keep reputation
act to keep reputation
to save face
a severe judge
11. Talk in pairs:
When do usually feel like dancing your blues
away? How often does it happen?
Is punishment in Brazil hard enough for people
who commit crimes? If not, how would you
change it? Do we need a few hanging judges?
Can you name examples of dead letters in
Brazil? Which are the most typical?
What was the last deal you struck? How did
the negotiation work?