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