Apple of My Eye
See if you can imagine an appropriate situation for these phrases, all taken from the English Bible published in 1611 and all still used in everyday speech.
See if you can imagine an appropriate situation for these phrases, all taken from the English Bible published in 1611 and all still used in everyday speech.
Explain the circumstances in which people might use these well-known Biblical idioms. Even better, compose a short passage or dialogue showing your chosen phrase in use.
Note: In most cases, these phrases would be used humorously, at least in part.
1. Bring down his hoary head to the grave.
2. The signs of the times.
3. A labour of love.
4. Is Saul also among the prophets?
5. The way of all the earth.
6. [I am escaped] with the skin of my teeth.