Family
A. Read the idioms and their meanings:
1. be the spitting image of someone/like two peas in a pod= bear a strong resemblance, look very similar X like chalk and cheese=very different,
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2. tightly-knit (close-knot) family=have close relationships
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3. run in the family=a feature that is commonly observed among the family members
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B. Find the idioms in the paragraph:
We’re a tightly knit family. My sister, my brother and I are very close to each other. In terms of appearance, my sister and I are like two peas in a pod. I’m the spitting image of her. They often confuse us. But my brother, he’s completely the opposite. He is chalk and cheese with his completely different personality and appearance. The only similarity that the whole family shares is our noses. It is funny but we got it from our grandfather, and it runs in the family! Even my newborn has the same nose 🙂
C. Let’s watch a video about some of these idioms and some others related to Family!
cc: Espresso English (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU6mxdVG2NU)
D. Match the idiom with its correct meaning:
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Idiom |
Meaning |
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1. Be the spitting image of someone / Like two peas in a pod |
A. A trait or feature commonly observed among family members. |
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2. Like chalk and cheese |
D. Describes two things or people that are very different from each other. |
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3. Tightly-knit (close-knit) family |
C. A family with close relationships, where members are very connected. |
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4. Run in the family |
B. To look very similar or bear a strong resemblance to someone. |
E. Fill in the blanks with the correct idiom.
F. Make your own sentences using these idioms.
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1. Be the spitting image of someone / Like two peas in a pod |
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2. Like chalk and cheese |
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3. Tightly-knit (close-knit) family |
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4. Run in the family |
Answers: D. 1.B 2. D 3. C 4. A
