SZABLON DO PRACY Z UCZNIEM – Be in safe hands (Idioms 3)
1. Questions to ask in the introduction and revision of idioms from first and second lesson - „Be a pain In the neck (Idioms 1)” and „Break a leg! (Idioms 2)”.
- When would you say that somebody is dead from the neck up?
- Give me an example of people who are neck and neck.
- When would you save your friend’s neck?
- Give me an example of a person who is easy on the eye.
- Would you like to be in a public eye? Why?
- How would you say that sth costs a lot of money?
- What can you say to wish sb good luck?
- If somebody talks a lot, he …?
- How would you say in English: „przychodzić z podkulonym ogonem”?
- What does it mean to be on your last legs?
2. Key to exercise number one (matching idioms to definitions).
all hands on deck - something that you say when everyone's help is needed, especially to do a lot of work in a short amount of time
an iron fist/hand in a velvet glove
–someone who seems to be gentle but is in fact severe and firm
an old hand
–someone who has done a particular job or activity for a long time and who can do it very well
be in someone's hands
–to be dealt with or controlled by someone be in safe hands
–to be being looked after by someone who can be trusted
a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush)
–It is better to keep what you have than to risk losing it by trying to get something better The devil finds work for idle hands
–people who have no work or activity are more likely to do things they should not do, such as
commit crimes
give someone a free hand - to allow someone to do whatever they
think is necessary in a particular situation
have blood on your hands
–to be responsible for someone's death to give money to charity (= organizations that collect money to give to poor people, ill people etc.)
put your hand in your pocket - to give money to charity (=
organizations that collect money to give to poor people, ill people etc.)
3. Key to exercise number two ( multiple choice).
1. Don’t worry. Your children will be in safe hands with us. We have well- qualified teachers and psychologists in our school.
2. They’re going to be here in an hour. We have to clean and decorate the house so it’s all hands on deck.
3. This sound producer is an old hand. He is the best in the country so you can be sure that the concert will go fine.
4. I’m giving you a free hand to do whatever you decide. From now you’re the chief.
5. Nowadays, more and more public people put their hand in their pockets to help children from poor families.
6. She runs the town with an iron hand in a velvet glove – in a firm but gentle way.
7. The leaders of this war have the blood of many thousands of people on their hands.
8. Your health is in your hands. So take care of yourself!
9. If we do not stay as busy working as we should, we may have entirely too much leisure. And as the old proverb says, “The devil finds work for idle hands”.
10. If I were you I wouldn’t quit that job. I know that you hate your boss but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Aleksandra Kazimierczyk Nauczyciel języka angielskiego British School
Warszawa
