Matching Pairs IDIOMSOnline version Match the idioms with their meaning by Marta YSDFD 1 Pull one's leg 2 A golden opportunity 3 Dog in the manger 4 Burn the midnight oil 5 Burst into tears 6 Within a stone's throw 7 Hold your ground 8 Bone of contention One who prevents others from enjoying something despite having no use for it. To stay up working, especially studying, late at night. To begin to cry suddenly To refuse to move backwards, especially when you are being attacked An excellent opportunity that is not likely to be repeated The subject or point of an argument Very close to something To kid, fool, or trick someone