Idioms about Energy & Productivity
Explore four useful idioms and apply them to real situations. Write in the tiles below; your LMS will save or collect responses.
Task 1 · Match & Explain
Warm-up Match each idiom with its meaning and paraphrase it in your own words.
- 1) Burn the midnight oil → …
- 2) Hit the ground running → …
- 3) Run out of steam → …
- 4) Recharge your batteries → …
Task 2 · Use in Context
Write 3–4 sentences about your week using at least two idioms.
Task 3 · Mini Scenarios
Production Choose two scenarios and write 1–2 sentences for each using a suitable idiom.
- A deadline is tomorrow but you’re still working late.
- After a holiday, you start a new project with energy.
- You felt energetic in the morning but slowed down by 3 PM.
- You spent the weekend resting to prepare for a busy week.
Task 4 · Reflection
Which idiom fits your productivity style best? Explain in 4–5 sentences with a real example.