Blue Zone Idioms
Down in the dumps means...
Sad, down on yourself
I feel 10 feet tall means...
Proud, appreciated
Butterflies in my stomach means...
Nervous, anxious, worried
About to explode means...
Angry, mad
Who does being late for school have an effect on...
Downhearted means...
Discouraged, unsuccessful, sad
On top of the world means...
Feeling great
Ants in your pants means...
Uncomfortable, can't be still
Ready to boil means...
Mad, angry
Why might someone be late for school...
Answers will vary
Why the long face means...
Why do you look sad?
Cool as a cucumber means...
Cool, calm, collected
Chip on your shoulder means...
Annoyed, holding a grudge, jealous
Petrified means...
Terrified
What is a good way to make sure you aren't late for school...
Plan ahead, set an alarm, get a good night sleep
Feeling blue means...
Sad, depressed
Pleased as punch means...
Joyful, proud
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed means...
Grouchy, crabby
Go bananas means...
Out of control
How might others feel if you are late...
Upset, annoyed, anxious/worried
Under the weather means...
Sick
On cloud nine means...
Very happy
At the end of your rope means...
annoyed, upset, overwhelmed
Over the moon means...
Elated
How can you advocate for yourself if it is a parent that makes you late...
Ask to leave earlier, help the parent with tasks that they do before leaving, help them get a good night sleep