Idioms
Something that at first appears to be bad or unlucky but is actually good.
A blessing in disguise
What is "a dime a dozen".
It’s a way to say something is super common and usually not worth much because it’s everywhere!
Add insult to injury
Do something to make a bad situation worse.
I hate going to the hospital, but I’ll just have to ____. a. bite the bullet
b. hit the bullet
c. biting the bullet
a. bite the bullet
It was Alex’s first day at his college, and he felt very uncomfortable.
like a fish out of water
Stop working on something.
Call it a day
What does "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
To be looking for answers in the wrong place.
Cutting corners
This idioms means to do something poorly in order to save time and/or money
You’re taking this quiz? _________!
a. Break your leg!
b. Break a leg!
c. Break a foot!
b. Break a leg!
The kids eagerly listened to their mom when she told them that they would be going to Disneyland.
were all ears
Good luck!
Break a leg!
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What does "cut somebody some slack" mean?
Don't be critical
Break the ice
To do or say something that will make people feel more comfortable.
Being quarantined was ________________; it gave me time to start my novel.
a. a dime a dozen
b. bite the bullet
c. a blessing in disguise
c. a blessing in disguise
Stop avoiding saying what you mean, just tell me the truth!
beating around the bush
To look for answers in the wrong place
Barking up the wrong tree
What does "easy does it" mean?
Slow down
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Bite the bullet
To get something over with because it's inevitable.
Don't waste my time with silly little things today. I've got ______________.
a. beef up
b. bigger fish to fry
c. break the ice
b. bigger fish to fry
I don’t’ have time for you right now. I have more important things to do.
bigger fish to fry
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
More important things to do
Bigger fish to fry
What does "get out of hand" mean?
To get out of control
Beef up
To make something stronger.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
My teacher recommended I ________ my essay with stronger examples to support the mai point.
a. cut corners
b. call it a day
c. beef up
c. beef up
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Learning that her lease was terminated the same day her best friend moved away made a bad situation worse.
added insult to injury