Each example below contains an
idiom related to clothes. Can you guess the meaning of each idiom
from the context? Try to match each idiom (1-8) with its
definition (a-h).
I wouldn't want
to be in Anna's shoes.
She works late every day and when she gets home, she has to cook dinner
and take care of her 3 children.
Taro went to meet the Emperor
dressed to kill
in his tuxedo, silk shirt, and bow tie.
Hey! You look really
nice in that dress. It
fits you like a glove.
His father gave him a dressing down
for acting irresponsibly.
Being a journalist is not
easy. You have to be able to go somewhere
at the drop of a hat.
Don't be so angry! Calm
down!
Keep your shirt on!
We have a lot of work to do
today so let's
roll up our sleeves!
John is such
a stuffed shirt.
He hardly ever laughs or jokes and you can never find him at a party!
Idiom
Definition
1. to be
in someone's shoes
a. to fit very well
2.
dressed to kill
b. to be in someone's
place or situation
3. to
fit like a glove
c. to be prepared to
work very hard
4. a
dressing down
d. don't get angry;
don't lose your temper
5. at
the drop of a hat
e. a very rigid and
formal person
6. keep
your shirt on
f. in one's best
clothes and looking good
7. to
roll up one's sleeves
g. to make a decision or
take action very quickly, usually without thinking too much
8. a
stuffed shirt
h. a reprimand
"This new head band
fits me like a glove!"
More Practice:
Each of the idioms below
contains a mistake. Can you find and correct each mistake?
1. Jim is a very boring person. He
is no fun. He's a stuffed jacket.
2. We need to finish this report by
tomorrow, so let's roll down our sleeves!
3. Why are you so angry? Cool your
jets! Keep your skirt on!
4. I don't want to be in Taro's shoe
because his boss is always making him work overtime.
5. Wow! You're dressed to
killing! What's the occasion?
6. My boss gave me a real dress-down
because I made a stupid mistake.
7. If you need my help, just call me.
I can come over to your place at the drop of a cap.
8. You look really smart in this suit.
It fits you like gloves.
