Each example below has an idiom containing a word or words related to health. Can you guess the meaning of each idiom from the context? Try to match each idiom (1-7) with its definition (a-g).
- I am sick and tired of the hot and humid summer season. I hope it will be over soon.
- Driving on the highway during rush hours is a pain in the neck.
- This year our baseball team, Tigers is going to win the World Series. I can feel it in my bones.
- I didn't get the job promotion. Instead my boss promoted his cousin. Oh well, blood is thicker than water.
- This town is an eyesore - take a look at all the garbage and graffiti!
- Your irresponsible behavior makes my blood boil.
- You owe me $600. Cough up the money!
Idiom Definition
1. sick and tired of (something/someone) a. to be certain that something is right / true without being able to explain why
2. a pain in the neck b. very annoyed, very tired of (something/someone)
3. to feel it in one's bones c. relatives are the most important people
4. blood is thicker than water d. to pay money
5. an eyesore e. something or somebody annoying or irritating
6. to make one's blood boil f. very ugly, not good to look at
7. to cough up g. to make someone very angry