Idioms
This idiom usually refers to when you complete an activity and have nothing left to do that is difficult or hard.
Home free
"What did you two do yesterday?"
"We _____ with our toys." (play)
played
Usually refers to a short person in a fantasy story with magical powers of some kind.
dwarf
How many fox children does Mr. and Mrs. Fox have?
Four
Eat too much; Get fat (I)
If I eat too much, I will get fat.
This idiom is used to refer to food that looks or smells extremely appealing.
Make your mouth water
walk
Usually a low area of land between hills or mountains.
Valley
Who is the short and fat farmer?
Farmer Bunce
Get tired; Play for 4 hours (you)
If you play for 4 hours, you will get tired.
This idiom is used when someone believes they can eat more food than they actually can.
Your eyes are bigger than your stomach
She thinks that "Let it Go" is a great song, but that "Into the Unknown" is better. She _____ the song all the time.
sings
A group of fruit trees.
Orchard
How did Mr. Fox avoid all the farmers whenever he stole from them?
The wind would carry the farmer's scent and alert him to where they were.
Study; Get Good Grades (She)
If she studies, she will get good grades.
This idiom is for when you tell something that used to be a secret because you feel bad about keeping it a secret. Usually, telling the secret in this way feels good.
To get something off their chest
After he had hurt his knee, he _____ for about 5 minutes. (cry)
cried
When the heavy TV fell onto the table, the table began to ______. (break into small, sharp pieces)
splinter
Why did the farmers' plan to shoot Mr. Fox fail?
The moon reflected off the barrel of one of their guns.
Good Book; Write; Famous (I)
If I write a good book, I will become famous.
This idiom refers to when you ingest either a food or drink so that you aren't starving at the next meal. Typically, this is done in-between meals.
To hold yourself over
planned
I love to ______ my toast with butter! (cover with a lot of)
smother
Why couldn't Farmer Bean hear Farmer Bunce or Farmer Boggis after they had stopped digging?
His ear-holes were clogged with all kinds of muck
Relax; Austria; Travel
If I travel to Austria, I will relax.