Write down the meaning of the following idioms and use them in sentences of your own.
1 a hat trick
2 take somebody for a ride
3 firing on all cylinders
4 with your tongue in your check
5 a bone of contention.
1. A hat trick: It refers to the achievement of accomplishing three successes or victories in a row.
Example sentence: The striker scored a hat trick in the football match, leading his team to a resounding victory.
2. Take somebody for a ride: To deceive or trick someone, typically for personal gain.
Example sentence: The salesman took me for a ride by selling me an overpriced and faulty product.
3. Firing on all cylinders: Refers to someone or something performing at the highest level of efficiency and productivity.
Example sentence: After a long break, the team finally got back to work and started firing on all cylinders to meet the project deadline.
4. With your tongue in your cheek: To say something humorous or ironic, often with a hidden meaning.
Example sentence: The comedian delivered a hilarious monologue, constantly speaking with his tongue in his cheek, keeping the audience entertained.
5. A bone of contention: A subject or issue that causes ongoing disagreement or conflict between people.
Example sentence: The issue of how to divide the inheritance became a bone of contention among the siblings, leading to heated arguments and strained relationships.