Matching Pairs IDIOMSOnline version Match the idioms with their meaning by Marta YSDFD 1 Dog in the manger 2 Burst into tears 3 Burn the midnight oil 4 Pull one's leg 5 A golden opportunity 6 Hold your ground 7 Within a stone's throw 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 refuse to move backwards, especially when you are being attacked To begin to cry suddenly Very close to something To kid, fool, or trick someone The subject or point of an argument An excellent opportunity that is not likely to be repeated