fire off
fire away
fire up
fire back
burn out
burn up
burn off
burn down
spark off
spark up
flare up
blaze away
fizzle out
heat up
Richard Feynman On Fire
air out
The rooms had all been cleaned and aired out.Leave the window open to air the room out.
Do you know the song Smoke on the Water?
What's it about?
water down
splash around
dip into
flood in / into
soak up
wet down
wash out
wash away
wash up
wash over
flush out
Element/s
To brave the elements
to be in (or out of) your element
the element of surprise / fear / trust / suspense
the missing element
elementary, my dear Watson
Like a Duck to Water
- Have you ever learned something new that you became very good at quickly? What was it like? Did you feel like a duck to water?
To Get into Hot Water
- Can you remember a time when you got into trouble? What happened, and how did you get out of it?
To Feel Like a Fish Out of Water
- Have you ever been in a situation where you felt uncomfortable or out of place? Can you explain it? Did you feel like a fish out of water?
To Be Like Oil and Water
- Do you know two people who never agree on anything? How are they like oil and water?
To Clear the Air
- When there is a misunderstanding or argument between friends, how can you clear the air and make things better?
To Add Fuel to the Fire
- Have you ever seen someone say or do something that made a situation worse? How did they add fuel to the fire?
To Promise the Earth
- Have you ever made a promise that you couldn’t keep? What did you promise? Do you think it's a good idea to promise the earth?
To Get on Like a House on Fire
- Do you have a friend that you get along with very well? How do you get on like a house on fire with them?
To Be Down to Earth
- What do you think it means to be down to earth? Do you know someone who is down to earth? How would you describe them?
To Be Walking on Air
- Have you ever felt so happy that you felt like you were walking on air? What happened to make you feel that way?
Earth, air, water or fire?
to the ends of the _____
to muddy the ____s
to throw the baby out with the
bath ____
promise someone the ____
troubled _____s
to create hell on ____
not hold _____
to add fuel to the ___
to fight fire with ____
to have your nose in the ___
to give an ____ kiss
to face the ___ing squad
to be in the line of ___
to be walking on ___
heaven on ____
to ___ one's dirty laundry
to get on like a house on ____
hot ___
to bring someone down to ____
to take to something like a duck
to ___
wipe someone / something off the
face of the ____
to get into hot ___
____-shattering events
like oil and ____
to move heaven and ____
a fish out of ___
to clear the ___
to vanish into thin ___
unchartered _____s
to test the _____
Moon/s, star/s, space or sun?
be over the ___
breathing ___
many ____ ago
safe ____
____ cadet
watch this ___
reach for the ____
a rising ____
to have ___ in your eyes
once in a blue ____
thank your lucky ___
over the ____
a waste of ____
(one's) moment in the ____
everything under the ___
Make hay while the ___ shines
look/stare/gaze into ____
MOON
1. Are you over the moon about
anything today?
2. Tell me about something wonderful
you did many moons ago.
3. Talk about something you only
eat once in a blue moon
STARS
1. What do you thank your lucky
stars for?
2. When was a time in your life
that you had a little moment in the sun?
3. Are you making hay while the
sun shines while you’re here in New Zealand?
Fly, wet, burn or dig?
___ into a rage
___ your heels in
___ing the candle at both ends
on the back ___er
____ the midnight oil
pigs might ___
___ behind the ears
___ yourself laughing
___ blanket
get your feet ___
to ___ low
to have a ___ at someone
to ___ deep into your pockets
make sparks ___
to ___ in the face (of danger, public opinion, etc)
to ____ with anger
___ your own grave
tweleve phrases used in sentences
16 fire idioms
Conversation
Space
Could
you date or marry an astronaut?
Would
you rather have a male or female commander on your first trip into space?
What
small personal item would you take with you on a journey into space?
What
expressions have you learned that use the word “space”?
What
are your feelings towards the Earth?
What
do you know about the history of Earth?
Do
you think ‘Earth’ is a good name for our planet? What do you call it in
your first language?
Does
your religion have an explanation for the creation of Earth?
What
do you think is the most beautiful thing about the Earth?
What
English expressions can you remember that use the word “earth”?
Do
you like looking at fire?
Why
are some people fascinated with fire?
What
part does fire play in your customs, culture and traditions?
Have
you ever seen a building on fire?
Are
you good at making a fire?
What
English expressions can you remember that use the word “fire”?
What English expressions can you remember that use the word “burn”?
What
are some of your favourite smells?
Do
you ever have any problems breathing?
Think
of three things that are lighter than air.
Do
you use the air con in the car, or do you prefer to just open the car windows?
Can
the air have a taste?
What
English expressions can you remember that use the word “air”?
What
does water taste like?
Do
you drink enough water every day?
What
different things can you do with water?
What
English expressions can you remember that use the word “water”?
What
English expressions can you remember that use the word “flow”?
What
English expressions can you remember that use the word “sea”?
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