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