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