Fighting and arguing
A. Read the idioms and their meanings:
- Cross the line=behave in a very inappropriate way
- Spoil for a fight=want to fight
- Fight fire with fire=use the same methods as your opponent’s use against you
B. Find the idioms in the paragraph:
Adam was frustrated when his friend made a joke about the fault Adam made in baseball that led them to lose the game. He thought his friend crossed the line and he was ready to spoil for a fight. But instead of arguing, he decided to fight fire with fire. The next time his friend made a foul; Adam reminded him of his mistake mercilessly at his face. His friend quickly realized how it felt and promised not to joke about their fouls.
C. Let’s watch a cool video about these idioms and more:
D.Match the idioms with their meanings:
|
Expression |
Synonym |
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1. Cross the line |
a. Looking for trouble |
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2. Spoil for a fight |
b.Use the same tactics |
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3. Fight fire with fire |
c.Overstep the mark |
E. Fill in the blanks with the correct idiom.
1
Leila: Did you hear what Rob said to his manager?
Sam: Yeah, he totally _______ this time. That was way out of line.
Leila: He might get written up for that.
2
Mira: I tried being nice, but they just keep spreading lies.
Ezra: Maybe it’s time to _______.
Mira: You’re right. I’m done playing nice.
3
Dan: Ever since he joined the team, he’s just been so aggressive.
Riya: I know. He acts like he’s constantly _______.
Dan: It’s exhausting.
F. Write your own sentences using these idioms.
Answers: D. 1. C 2. A 3. B
E. 1. crossed the line. 2. fight fire with fire. 3. spoiling for a fight
