Matching Pairs ExpressionsOnline version Match the expressions with their meanings. by Cintia Lazarte 1 Jo IS UP AND COMING in the computer today. 2 Ben is ready to THROW IN THE TOWEL. 3 I don't think Julie 's ever going to SET THE WORLD ON FIRE with her ideas. 4 Freddiw WORKED HIS SOCKS OFF to get where he is today. 5 Tim SET HIS SIGHTS IN becoming an artist and he achieved that. Do something that creates excitement. To admit defeat or failure. Show signs of being successful. Work very hard Have a target you want to achieve.