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This selection of my favourite English lesson resources is adapted specifically for other Hong Kong primary children. All have an informal, fun-based approach and are original designs courtesy of yours truly.
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93. As busy as a bee Someone who is very busy. “The principal was as busy as a bee”
94. As blind as a bat Someone who is not aware of what is going on in front of them. Not paying attention. “ If you thought that painting was nice, you must be as blind as a bat”
95. It's raining cats and dogs Raining very heavily. “ It has been raining cats and dogs all day in Hong Kong!”
96. A frog in your throat Your voice is not clear. “ I can’t hear you – have you a frog in your throat?”
97. When pigs fly A way to joke about something you think will never happen. “ Will you actually finish your homework on time David?” “ Yes, sure, when pigs fly!”
98. Ants in your pants Someone impatient who cannot keep still. “ Sit down Jonny and keep still! You must have ants in your pants!”
99. Fishing for compliments Inviting people to give you a compliment. “ Oh my new hair is SO ugly!” “ Are you fishing for compliments? Because your hair is lovely!”
100. Pull the wool over your eyes To cheat or deceive someone. “ You can’t pull the wool over my eyes – I know that you already have a girlfriend”
101. A little bird told me... Tracy has a new boyfriend! To gossip. “ A little bird told me that you are going to get a new job!”
102. Gone bananas To go crazy. “ I took some of his chocolate, and he went bananas!”
103. Apple of your/my eye Someone you love more than anyone else. “ My wife is the apple of my eye.”
104. To chicken out Bye bye! To quit something at the last moment. “ I should be on the TV quiz show today but I chickened out!”
105. Copy cat Someone who copies. “ Do your own homework – don’t be a copy cat!”
106. Dark horse Someone you cannot trust. “ He told me our tickets were $100, but I think they cost less – he’s a dark horse.”
107. In the dog house Someone who has been bad or is being punished. “ My sister is in the dog house as my mother caught her stealing.”
108. To pig out To eat a lot in one go. “ Let’s pig out on pizza!”
109. To smell a rat You can sense/believe something is not right. “ The teacher could smell a rat so asked the student if their parents helped with their homework.”
110. Cat got your tongue Someone who won’t speak up or answer questions. “ Why won’t you tell me who took my chocolate? Cat got your tongue?”
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