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