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Idioms challenge! – Glossary

blame noun [count]

responsibility for an accident, problem, or bad

situation

The police don’t deserve the blame for what

happened to these children.

parade noun [count]

public celebration in which a large group of people

move through an area, often with decorated

vehicles and bands playing music

the St Patrick’s Day parade

deceive verb

to trick someone by behaving in a dishonest way

‘You two don’t deceive me,’ she said. ‘I know what

you’re trying to do’.

pocket noun [count]

a small bag that forms part of a piece of clothing

and is used for holding small objects

The money had fallen out of a hole in my pocket.

fence noun [count]

a flat upright structure made of wood or wire that

surrounds an area of land

proposal noun [count]

a plan or suggestion, especially a formal one that a

group has to consider

Proposals for a new constitution are under

discussion.

flash noun [count]

a bright light that appears for a very short time

The bomb exploded with a blinding flash.

sleeve noun [count]

the part of a piece of clothing that covers your

arms

a dress with long sleeves

fool noun [count]

someone who does not behave in an intelligent or

sensible way

You’re a fool if you think you’ll ever see that

money again.

spoil verb

to affect something in a way that makes it worse,

less attractive, or less enjoyable

I really hope it doesn’t rain – that would spoil

everything.

hook noun [count]

a curved piece of metal or plastic for hanging

things on

He hung his coat on a hook on the back of the

door.

standard noun [count/uncount]

a level of quality or achievement, especially one

that people generally consider normal or

acceptable

higher standards of service in hospitals

icing noun [uncount]

a substance used to cover or fill cakes. Icing is

made by mixing sugar with water or butter.

idiot noun [count]

someone who behaves in an extremely stupid way

You get a lot of idiots on the road at this time of

night.

substitute noun [count]

a player who replaces another member of his or her

team during a match

venue noun [count]

the place where an activity or event happens

a popular venue for wedding receptions

jar noun [count]

a glass container with a lid and a wide top,

especially one in which food is sold or kept

a jar of marmalade

lorry noun [count]

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

mustard noun [uncount]

a yellow substance with a hot taste made from the

seeds of a plant. Mustard is eaten, especially with

meat, in small amounts.

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