Topic: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	What do you mean, it wasn't you who stole the money? You were caught in the ........ a) action b) act c) activity Well done! If you are 'caught in the act' you are seen doing something wrong. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	In the end he decided to face the ........ and admit to defrauding the company. a) music b) song c) tune Well done! If you 'face the music' you accept the consequences for doing something wrong.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	Andy was always getting into trouble but lately he's managed to keep his ........ clean. a) face b) nose c) hands Well done! If you 'keep your nose clean' you stay out of trouble.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) The burglars were caught the act breaking into the house by a passing police patrol car. B) If I were you I'd the music and admit to taking his pen. C) The striker has been in trouble with the referee several times so far and needs to his nose clean or he'll be sent off. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Describe a time when you or a friend were caught in the act doing something you shouldn't have been doing.
2) Explain the benefit, if any, of facing the music if you've done something wrong.
3) Think of someone you know who needs to keep their nose clean.