From the Zeller Cellar we pulled out a bunch of Famous Phrases that include the word “hand.” There’s more than a handful to keep you busy.
Fun things to do
Read the short story below. From the list that follows the story, see if you can substitute a “hand” Famous Phrase that means the same thing. Put that letter in the blank spaces. The first one is done for you. Now try your hand at this.
Willie and Millie were sitting on a bench at school.
“I have a volleyball game this afternoon,” Millie said. “I think we may lose because the other team is stronger, so they have the advantage.”____f_____
“I have to give you credit ________for being honest,” Willie told her. “That’s why I trust you. You’re always honest.”
“Honesty and trust go together,” _________, Millie said. “How do you like our math teacher? She’s pretty strict, huh?” ________
“Agree. She insists we totally understand the math rules. _______ I felt sorry for poor Susie. She got so confused today trying to solve that problem. She was totally mixed up. _______ Before I forget please give me the problem sheet I lent you.” ______
“Here you go, Willie. You always help me out.”______
“To thank me you can carry my books, buy me lunch and do my homework for me,” Willie teased.
“I don’t think so. I have better things to do than be your servant. ______ Besides, I can think of nothing ______ you’ve ever done for me,” she teased him back.
a) I have to hand it to you
b) please hand it over
c) the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing
d) hand in hand
e) know like the back of your hand
f) have the upper hand
g) rules with an iron hand
h) wait on you hand and foot
i) give me a hand
j) count on one hand
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