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Matching Practice: Worksheet


Match each term to it's definition.





- kangaroo court - - keep (one’s) cool - - keep (one’s) eyes peeled - - keep (one’s) fingers crossed - - keep (one’s) head above water - - keep (one’s) nose to the grindstone - - keep (one’s) shirt on - - keep (one’s) wits about (one) - - keep (someone) at arm’s length - - keep (something) under (one’s) hat -




a court set up outside the regular legal system; staged trial where the outcome is set from the beginning

to stay calm under stress; not to become angry

to hope for something; to wish for luck

to stay calm or be patient when someone wants to hurry

to work hard without rest

to pay attention and be ready to react

to keep something secret

to be alert and watchful; to look very carefully for something or someone

to keep someone at a distance emotionally

to just barely manage to stay ahead, financially or with one’s work or responsibilities