at the top of his game

(idiom) Performing at the best of one’s ability, e.g. During the championship, he was __________________________ and unbeatable.

(idiom) refers to a family that is very close and supportive of each other. e.g. I come from a very ____________________

a chip off the old block

(idiom) refers to a child who is very similar to their parent in personality e.g. My son has the same love of science as his dad. He’s ____________________

(idiom) means that a trait is common among family members. e.g. Heart disease ____________, so I try to eat healthily and exercise regularly.

to bring home the bacon

(idiom) means to earn a living or provide for a family. e.g. My dad works long hours_________________ and support our family.

(idiom) refers to a family member or a group or family members. e.g. I can’t believe my own _______________would steal from me.

(idiom) to have a negative relationship with someone due to past conflicts e.g. There’s ___________ between my uncle and my dad because of a business deal gone wrong.

(idiom) refers to the person in a family who earns the majority of the income. e.g. My mum was the _________ in our family. She worked hard to provide for us.

to keep it in the family

(idiom) means to keep a family business or tradition going. e.g. My parents want ____________ in the family and pass it down to the next generation.

(idiom) refers to the competition or jealousy that can exist between siblings. e.g. My sister and I had a lot of growing up, __________but we’re close now that we’re adults.

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C1-ABILITY-IDIOMS

Work out the meaning of idioms related to "ABILITIES"

Term	Definition
at the top of his game	(idiom) Performing at the best of one’s ability, e.g. During the championship, he was __________________________ and unbeatable.
a close-knit family	(idiom) refers to a family that is very close and supportive of each other. e.g. I come from a very ____________________
a chip off the old block	(idiom) refers to a child who is very similar to their parent in personality e.g. My son has the same love of science as his dad. He’s ____________________
to run in the family	(idiom) means that a trait is common among family members. e.g. Heart disease ____________, so I try to eat healthily and exercise regularly.
to bring home the bacon	(idiom) means to earn a living or provide for a family. e.g. My dad works long hours_________________ and support our family.
flesh and blood	(idiom) refers to a family member or a group or family members. e.g. I can’t believe my own _______________would steal from me.
bad blood	(idiom) to have a negative relationship with someone due to past conflicts e.g. There’s ___________ between my uncle and my dad because of a business deal gone wrong.
breadwinner	(idiom) refers to the person in a family who earns the majority of the income. e.g. My mum was the _________ in our family. She worked hard to provide for us.
to keep it in the family	(idiom) means to keep a family business or tradition going. e.g. My parents want ____________ in the family and pass it down to the next generation.
sibling rivalry	(idiom) refers to the competition or jealousy that can exist between siblings. e.g. My sister and I had a lot of growing up, __________but we’re close now that we’re adults.

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