Idioms
What does it mean when someone say "it goes in one ear and out the other."
The math lesson when in one ear and out the other.
The meaning of not listening to what someone says.
What does it mean when someone says " Tim is not the brightest crayon in the box"
Tim is not the smartest.
What does it mean when you "bite off more than you can chew"?
After signing up for track, baseball and karate. I was so tired and realized I bit off more than I could chew.
The meaning of trying to do more than you could.
Looking outside at the rain. She said "Great weather!" What did she actually mean?
The weather was not great. She meant the opposite.
What does it mean when someone says "don't let the cat out of the bag"?
Ashley told me about the surprise party but reminded me Leah doesn't know, so I need to make sure I don't let the cat out of the bag.
The meaning of not telling a surprise or secret.
She looked at my bad haircut and said "I love what you did with your hair." What did she really mean?
She was being sarcastic so she really meant her hair looked bad.
What does "got up on the wrong side of the bed" mean?
The meaning of being in a bad mood.
The teacher said "please don't all get up at once" to the class. What did she mean?
A phrase said when you need help and no one is willing to help
What does "don't throw in the towel" mean?
The puzzle was really hard but I don't want to throw in the towel.
The meaning of don't give up.
Once she realized she wouldn't get a cookie because they would run out before they got to her she said "I always get the short end of the stick." What did she mean?
A phrase meaning that you don't always get the best of luck