School
If your teacher says “hit the books,” what does she mean?
Start studying
“As quiet as a mouse.” What does that mean?
Very quiet
“It’s raining cats and dogs!” What does that mean?
It’s raining very hard
“Break a leg!” What does that mean?
Good luck
“Add fuel to the fire.” What does that mean?
Make a bad situation worse
“He was a bookworm.” What does that mean?
He loves to read
“You’re barking up the wrong tree.” What does that mean?
You’re mistaken or blaming the wrong person
“She’s on cloud nine.” What does that mean?
She’s very happy
“She was all ears.” What does that mean?
She was listening closely
“He has a chip on his shoulder.” What does that mean?
He’s easily angered or feels wronged
“The test was a piece of cake.” What does that mean?
It was very easy
“He was a lion on the field.” What does that mean?
He was brave or fierce
“He has a sunny personality.” What does that mean?
He’s cheerful and positive
“Time flies when you’re having fun.” What does that mean?
Fun makes time feel fast
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” What does that mean?
Don’t assume success before it happens
“I was glued to my seat during the assembly.” What does that mean?
You were paying close attention / couldn’t look away
“The classroom was a zoo.” What does that mean?
It was noisy and chaotic
“Don’t rain on my parade.” What does that mean?
Don’t ruin my good mood or plans
“He spilled the beans.” What does that mean?
He told a secret
“You hit the nail on the head.” What does that mean?
You said something exactly right
“My backpack weighs a ton!”
it’s very heavy
“You let the cat out of the bag.” What does that mean?
You told a secret
“There’s a storm brewing.” What does that mean?
Trouble or conflict is coming
“You’re walking on eggshells.” What does that mean?
You’re being very careful about what you say or do
“The ball is in your court.” What does that mean?
It’s your turn to make a decision or take action