Topic: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Complete these colloquial expressions.

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His colleagues knew he was stealing from the company and finally someone blew the ........ on him. a) whistle b) pipe c) trumpet Well done! If you 'blow the whistle on someone' you inform the authorities they have been acting illegally or immorally because you object to their behaviour and want them to stop. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	You shouldn't really go around pointing the ........ at people until you've got evidence they've been up to no good. a) trigger b) finger c) stick Well done! To 'point the finger at someone' means to accuse them of doing something wrong.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	There's no point trying to deny it. You were caught red-........! a) faced b) handed c) raw Well done! If you 'get caught red-handed' it means you are caught in the act of doing something wrong.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) If you knew a colleague was acting irresponsibly would you the whistle on them? B) He's always the finger at someone in the office. I often wonder whether he's got something to hide himself. C) The thieves were caught -handed trying to break into the shop. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) What kind of behaviour would lead you to blow the whistle on a colleague?
2) Can you think of an example from the news where people are pointing the finger at someone?
3) Can you remember a time when you were caught red-handed doing something wrong?