Marco can't build the model of the atom for the space project. He's (awkward and clumsy, especially with his hands...2 words)
What is ALL THUMBS?
100
When Dr. Anthony discovered someone had sneaked a look at the report cards, he really (lost his temper, became furiously angry...4 words)
What is FLEW OFF THE HANDLE?
100
Holly lost her costume, and the play is tonight. She's (in deep trouble and unable to do anything about it...6 words)
What is UP A CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE?
100
Put a (hard, energetic manual labor...2 words) into that job. Polish that car until it shines!
What is ELBOW GREASE?
100
Geraldine is the (the most unsuccessful, least admirable member of a family or similar group...5 words)
What is BLACK SHEEP OF THE FAMILY?
200
You said you had something to tell me. I'm (eager to listen; curious...2 words)
What is ALL EARS?
200
I tucked my little brother into bed, but the next time I checked, he had (escaped; left suddenly or secretly...3 words)
What is FLOWN THE COOP?
200
Ben's (in a difficult or desperate situation). He lost his job and can't make the payments on his house.
What is UP AGAINST THE WALL?
200
On the night of the play, Anne's father told her (good luck; do a great job in the show...3 words)
What is BREAK A LEG?
200
Everyone at that table plays soccer. I guess that (people who have things in common, such as interests and ideas, usually hang out together...6 words)
What is BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER?
300
Denise's bracelet looked great online, but when she received it she realized that (something that seems attractive at first might be worthless...6 words)
What is ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD?
300
The food, music, and the decorations were perfect, but her camera broke. That was the (small annoyance that spoils an otherwise pleasant situation...4 words)
What is FLY IN THE OINTMENT?
300
After she lost the election, Kim was (sad or depressed...4 words)
What is DOWN IN THE DUMPS?
300
Don't you dare say that to me! (take back or be ashamed of what you have said; struggle not to say something you want to say...3 words), young man!
What is BITE YOUR TONGUE?
300
He tried to convince his sister, but he was (pursuing a useless goal; continuing to fight a battle that has already been lost; to keep arguing a point that has already been decided...4 words)
What is BEATING A DEAD HORSE?
400
Come on, try making that dive. (If you don't try to do something, you'll never accomplish it...4 words)
What is NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED?
400
When she found out she had won the award, Jennifer was (exuberantly happy, excited, or joyful....3 words)
What is WALKING ON AIR?
400
Even though John is a millionaire, he doesn't act like a snob. He is really (practical; sensible; reliable...3 words)
What is DOWN TO EARTH?
400
Avoid Calvin today. He has a real (to be quarrelsome, aggressive, or rude; to be ready to fight...4 words)
What is CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER?
400
When Judy realized that her brother had eaten all of the cookies, she was (very upset; extremely angry; ready to fight...5 words)
What is MAD AS A WET HEN?
500
He won the silver medal, not the gold, but that's still (not small or unimportant; something to be taken seriously...4 words)
What is NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT?
500
Karen was (proceeding very cautiously or warily) when she tried to return the necklace she had borrowed without asking.
What is WALKING ON EGGSHELLS?
500
When her company went out of business, Kit's money went (lost forever; wasted...3 words)
What is DOWN THE DRAIN?
500
My grandfather told me that if I wanted to succeed I had better (force one's self to work hard all the time; always keep busy...6 words)
What is KEEP MY NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE?
500
I spent the money I planned to earn and then the job was canceled. I guess I shouldn't have (don't count on profits before you actually earn them...6 words)