What does the exercise require you to do with definitions and idioms?
Match each definition with the appropriate English idiom.
What pattern is used to build comparisons with qualities and animals?
The pattern "as … as".
Give an example of a comparison idiom using a fox.
As shy as a fox.
Which animal is used in the idiom "as hungry as …"?
A bear.
What idiom uses "as busy as" to describe activity?
As busy as a bee.
Name an idiom that uses "as blind as" with an animal.
As blind as a bat.
Que signifie « Smart » en français ?
Intelligent, malin ou élégant.
Que signifie « To starve » en français ?
Mourir de faim.
Que signifie « a nail » dans le vocabulaire Godzilla ?
Un clou ou un ongle.
Que signifie l'expression anglaise « ugly as sin » ?
Moche comme un pou.
What does "To pass" mean in English?
To succeed in an exam.
Quelle est la différence entre "to agree" et "to disagree" ?
"To agree" means to be in agreement; "to disagree" means not to be in agreement.
Which idiom definition means having very bad eyesight?
Having very bad eyesight.
Which idiom definition means being very busy?
Being very busy.
Which idiom definition means being squeaky clean?
Being squeaky clean.
Which idiom definition means being calm?
Being calm.
Which idiom definition means being very dark?
Being very dark.
What animal is used in the idiom "as old as …"?
A dog.
Which idiom uses "as deaf as" with an object?
As deaf as a bell.
What animal is used in the idiom "as black as …"?
A raven.
Que signifie « Superstitious » en français ?
Superstitieux ou superstitieuse.
Que signifie « To dare » en français ?
Oser.
Que signifie « Hopeless » en français ?
Sans défense, impuissant ou incapable.
Que signifie « Cunning » en français ?
Rusé ou rusée.
Que signifie "To postpone" en anglais ?
Reporter.
Que signifie "to endear oneself to" en anglais ?
Se mettre quelqu’un dans sa poche.
Que signifie "to demand" en anglais ?
Exiger.
Que signifie "to wonder" en anglais ?
Se demander.
Que signifie "a wonder" en anglais ?
Une merveille.
Que signifie "to claw" en anglais ?
Griffer.
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1. What must a learner do in the exercise on “as … as” idioms?
2. Which meaning is included among the definitions matched with “as … as” idioms?
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