Question

Ravis dairy entry give below and circle the idioms

Answer 1

Ravi's diary entry

Complete question:

Read Ravi's diary entry given below and circle the idioms.

Saturday

When I reached the ground, it was raining cats and dogs. I felt blue as I was not sure if the match could be held. Viewers like me get a chance of watching a match only once in a blue moon. The ball was in the umpires' court. Finally, the match started and we enjoyed a wonderful game. Today is a red-letter day in my life.

Now match the idioms you have identified with their meanings:

1. ___ - feel sad
2. ___ - somebody's responsibility to take action
3. ___ - happening very rarely
4. ___ - raining very heavily
5. ___ - an unforgettable day

Answer:

• When I reached the ground, it was raining cats and dogs. I felt blue as I was not sure if the match could be held. Viewers like me get a chance of watching a match only once in a blue moon. The ball was in the umpires' court. Finally, the match started and we enjoyed a wonderful game. Today is a red-letter day in my life.

1. felt blue - felt sad
2. The ball was in the umpires' court - somebody's responsibility to take action
3. once in a blue moon - happening very rarely
4. raining cats and dogs - raining very heavily
5. a red-letter day - an unforgettable day