Idioms
That sure seems up your alley!
Well suited to one's tastes, interests, or abilities
Your brother is sick. He hears you playing outside, while he has to stay in his bed to rest.
How might he be feeling?
He might feel sad, upset that he is left out, frustrated that he's stuck in bed, or jealous that you get to play and he doesn't.
You're going to the park later and mom starts to pack you warm clothes in case you wanted to change later. She picks out a scratchy pair of pants you don't like.
What might you be feeling?
What do you need?
You could feel annoyed, disappointed or upset.
You could ask mom to pick a new pair of pants or clothing. You could tell mom why you don't like that piece of clothing.
Molly was working on her homeschool when her mom walked over with more paper. "Oh yay, another worksheet for homework."
Is this sarcasm or an indirect request? What do they mean?
Sarcasm. Molly does not want more homework to do. She is upset about it.
He sure is buttering up mom to get that ice cream later.
To flatter someone excessively to gain a favor or a good outcome
Mom got off the phone and told you she won free concert tickets.
How might she be feeling?
She might be super excited, elated, happy, or surprised.
What might you be feeling?
What do you need?
You might feel anxious, stressed, or annoyed
You could ask mom to grab you a pencil
You and your brother were playing with legos in his room. He asked you to clean it up while he went to the bathroom. When he came back, all of the legos were still scattered on the floor. "Wow, you did such a good job picking everything up," your brother says.
Is this sarcasm or an indirect request? What do they mean?
Sarcasm. Your brother is upset that everything is still messy in his room.
Jump on the bandwagon
Join others in doing or supporting something ljump on the bandwagonikely to be successful
John just walked out of a haunted house.
How might he be feeling?
Frightened, shocked, scared, afraid
It's cold outside. You can't find your sweatshirt but you want to go play outside.
What might you be feeling?
What do you need?
You might be feeling annoyed, upset, or angry.
You could ask mom to help you find your sweatshirt. You could find another jacket. You could borrow someone's jacket
"I am starving," Mark says as he walks into the kitchen.
Is this sarcasm or an indirect request? What do they mean?
Indirect request. Mark wants food in the kitchen. He's probably hungry.
In the nick of time
Just in time
Your friend's cat ran away last night.
How might they be feeling?
Sad or nervous
The rain is pouring outside and there is lightning while you are trying to sleep! It's very loud!
What might you be feeling?
What do you need?
You might feel scared, nervous, or frightened.
You might need loops, mom to help calm you down, to read a book to distract yourself, or a heavy blanket.
"That was the best movie ever," Ben said to Hannah.
Is this sarcasm or an indirect request? What do they mean?
Sarcasm. Ben did not enjoy the movie and was bored.
We sure are working against the clock.
To do something in a great hurry to finish it before a deadline
You keep calling mom's name and she's not answering. You walk into the kitchen to see her on her laptop with her face scrunched.
How might she be feeling?
Stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, busy
You fell off your bike and your knee is bleeding.
What might you be feeling?
What do you need?
Hurt, scared, sad, and anxious.
You might need mom to help you clean up your cut, a break inside to calm down, some ice to make it feel better.
"I am freezing," dad says as he grabs a blanket.
Is this sarcasm or an indirect request? What do they mean?
Indirect request. Dad wants the heat up because he is cold.