Sayings associated with fire, light and water A

1. [Match]

There are many meanings associated with fire and water. Do you know any of them?

Answers for Quiz [1].

• 1. SAYING meaning that if unpleasant things are said about someone or something, there is probably a good reason for it. (correct)
• 2. signs of improvement in a situation which has been bad for a long time, or signs that a long and difficult piece of work is almost completed (correct)
• 3. act in a way that is very dangerous or risky (correct)
• 4. noun – an important and respected person in a group or organization (correct)
• 5. able to block out flames, fire or great heat (correct)
• 6. noun – part of a town or city alongside a river, lake or sea (correct)
• 7. strong feeling of pleasure, satisfaction or well-being (correct)
• 8. INFORMAL – a large city, especially London (correct)
• 9. criticize someone’s opinions or ideas and stop people believing them or being excited about them (correct)
• 10. SAYING said when you move from a bad or difficult situation to one which is worse (correct)
• 11. an incriminating piece of evidence (correct)
• 12. noun – a person that you loved or had a sexual relationship with in the past (correct)