Question

Complete these sentences with the expressions from the box that match with
the meanings in the brackets.
hue and cry
odds and ends
high and low
high and mighty
back and forth
far and wide
1. They searched
for the gold ring but could not find
it anywhere. (in many different places)
2. Feeing nervous, she kept forgetting things and had to go
at least five times. (to and fro)
3. Though he won a prestigious award, he did not behave in a
manner. (arrogant)
4. She raised a
when she could not find the necklace
on the dresser. (loud noise)
5. The children sold
at the garage sale and bought
a cycle with that money. (miscellaneous things)
6. The news spread
and soon the king heard about
the magician. (over a large area)​

Answer 1

1. high and low
2. back and forth
3. high and mighty
4. hue and cry
5. odds and ends
6. far and wide

Answer 2

Answer:

1) They searched the gold ring high and low, but could not find it anywhere.

2) Feeling nervous back and forth, she kept forgetting things and had to go at least five times.

3) Though he won a prestigious award, he behaved high and mighty.

4) She hue and cry when she couldn't find the necklace on the dresser.

5) The children sold odds and ends and brought a cycle with that money.

6) The news spread far and wide and soon the king heard about the magician.

Explanation: