Fire Idioms Worksheet

1 Put a fire idiom or saying into each sentence below. You may need to change the form.
theres no smoke without fire set the world on fire in the firing line have a few irons in the fire out of the frying pan into the fire a hold/hang fire baptism of fire get on like a house on fire play with fire fight fire with fire

That job seems even worse than my one now. I dont want to jump _____________ __________________________.

We could make a decision on it now, but I think we should ____________________ _____________until we have all the information.

I didnt think my secretary would like the new sales rep, but actually they _________ __________________________.

________________________________. It cant all be lies about the problems their business is having.

I suggest you _______________________________. If he is going to see a lawyer, I think you should too.

Its just ________________________________ going into business with David. He is a dangerous partner to deal with.

I was given the highest profile account to handle when I joined the firm. It was a real _______________________________.

Bill found himself _______________________________ after he proposed an unpopular budget.

If I dont get that job, I still _____________________________, so Im not worried. Ive applied for some other positions and Ive a good chance of getting them.

Terry had some good ideas but they didnt _____________________________. He is unlikely to contract extension.

Author: Louise Delahay r: Jones. Katie Pearson Education 2010

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Now match an idiom or saying connected with fire to its meaning.

theres no smoke without fire

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use the same methods as your opponent to win a very difficult initial experience delay making a decision likely to be criticized or got rid of move from one difficult situation to another do something risky have lots of possibilities available not exciting or successful get on very well, quickly when unpleasant things are said there is probably good reason

get on like a house on fire have a few irons in the fire in the firing line play with fire hold/hang fire baptism of fire fight fire with fire not set the world on fire out of the frying pan into the fire

Using the idioms, write sentences that are true for you:

I get on like a house on fire with

I think was playing with fire when .

I experienced a baptism of fire when ..

I was in the firing line when

I think having a few irons in the fire is .

Compare your answers with a partner.

Author: Louise Delahay r: Jones. Katie Pearson Education 2010

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