27 Figures of SpeechOnline version There are 27 figures of speech in Ella Baron's caricature. Put them in the right place on the picture. You can then follow to the next activity and match them to their meaning (in Hebrew). by Sharon Shmueli 1 Spill the beans 2 In a nutshell 3 As bald as a coot 4 Piece of cake 5 The cherry on the cake 6 Big Cheese 7 Red herring 8 Served on a silver platter 9 Don't put all the eggs in one basket 10 Got cold feet 11 Got a screw loose 12 From rags to riches 13 Kick the bucket 14 Pull your socks up 15 No room to swing a cat 16 The cat got his tongue 17 Wear his heart on his sleeve 18 An Ace up his sleeve 19 Walking on eggshells 20 Looks like a shadow of his former self 21 Earworm 22 Time flies 23 Born with a silver spoon in his mouth 24 Keep a stiff upper lip 25 A joker in the pack 26 Keep his cards close to his chest 27 Tie the knot