Absolutely! Let’s solve this step by step.
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A. Complete the expressions using words from the box
Words available:
speak, thin, thieves, back, peas, odds, high, page
Let’s fill in the blanks with the correct idioms:
1.
to be as thick as thieves
→ *“Thick as thieves”* means very close friends who are always together and often share secrets or mischievous plans.
2.
to have friends in high places
→ *“Friends in high places”* means having connections with powerful or influential people.
3.
to speak the same language
→ Literally or figuratively — to understand each other well, especially in ideas or values.
4.
to be on the same page
→ To agree or understand something in the same way; to be in sync.
5.
to be at odds with someone
→ To be in disagreement or conflict with someone.
6.
through thick and thin
→ To stay loyal and supportive through good times and bad.
7.
to have someone’s back
→ To support or defend someone, especially when they’re in trouble.
8.
like two peas in a pod
→ To be very similar or inseparable (often used for close friends or twins).
✔ Completed A:
1. thieves
2. high
3. speak
4. page
5. odds
6. thin
7. back
8. peas
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B. Match the phrases from A to their definitions
Let’s match each completed phrase to its meaning:
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to have friends in a position of influence or power →
to have friends in high places
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very similar →
like two peas in a pod
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to be very close friends →
to be as thick as thieves
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to feel or think the same around a certain topic →
to be on the same page
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to stand by or support someone →
to have someone’s back
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to have a disagreement with someone →
to be at odds with someone
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to understand each other well →
to speak the same language
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in good times or bad times →
through thick and thin
✔ Matched B:
1. to have friends in high places
2. like two peas in a pod
3. to be as thick as thieves
4. to be on the same page
5. to have someone’s back
6. to be at odds with someone
7. to speak the same language
8. through thick and thin
*(Note: The order of the definitions matches the order above.)*
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C. Choose four expressions and write sentences to exemplify their meaning
Let’s pick 4 expressions and create clear example sentences:
1. to be as thick as thieves
> My best friend and I have been as thick as thieves since kindergarten — we even finish each other’s sentences!
2. to have friends in high places
> The company got the government contract easily — they must have friends in high places.
3. to be on the same page
> Before starting the project, we had a meeting to make sure everyone was on the same page about the goals.
4. through thick and thin
> She stood by her brother through thick and thin, even when he lost his job and had to move back home.
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✔ Final Summary
You’ve now:
- Completed all 8 idioms correctly.
- Matched each idiom to its definition.
- Written 4 example sentences to show understanding.
These idioms are commonly used in English to describe different aspects of friendship, loyalty, agreement, and influence. Great job practicing them!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making friends worksheet.
