Idioms
Lighten up
to relax
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What is "To be all smiles".
look very cheerful and pleased, especially in contrast to a previous mood.
under the weather
to feel sick
Piece of cake
really easy
You forgot to bring your homework to school. What is the problem? What could you do?
Problem: forgot my homework
Solution: explain to the teacher I forgot my homework or call home to see if someone could bring it
walking on egg shells
Being very careful
Are you pulling my leg?
Are you messing with me?
Cutting corners
This idioms means to do something poorly in order to save time and/or money
What is "To lower your guard, drop your guard."
This idioms means, to stop being careful about showing your emotions.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Your friend wants to sit with you at lunch, but another friend is already sitting next to you. What is the problem? Give two possible solutions.
Problem: Already sitting next to a friend
Solutions: Have your other friend sit at the table with me and my friend or ask my friend to sit with me tomorrow at lunch.
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Raining cats and dogs
raining really hard
hold your horses
slow down
to see red
This idioms means to get really angry.
Call it a day
to decide to stop doing something
You studied for a test, but you still don't feel ready. What could you do?
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wrap your head around something
to fully understand something
What is "Get a grip"
This idioms means, to get control over your emotions.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is, "Keep a Straight Face".
This idioms means, to try not to smile or laugh.
Lose your head
to lose control of your emotions.
Your teacher gives you an assignment that you don't understand. What is the problem? What are two things you could do?
Problem: Do not understand the assignment
Solution: Ask your teacher to explain the assignment more or ask for extra resources
Break a leg
Good luck
a dime a dozen
something very common
A picture is worth a thousand words
better to show than tell
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Go back to the drawing board
to start over
Your friend gets upset because you didn't invite them to hang out. Explain why you might not have invited them, how you think your friend might feel, and what you could do to solve the problem.
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