Idioms
The ball is in your court
Implies metaphorically that it’s now someone else’s turn to take action.
Slept like a log
This simile compares deep, undisturbed sleep to the immovability of a log.
The classroom was a zoo
This metaphor suggests that the classroom was chaotic and uncontrollable like a zoo full of wild animals.
What is the name of the cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
How do we know the ocean is friendly?
It waves!
Steal someone's thunder
To take credit for someone else’s achievements.
Cry like a baby
This simile compares excessive crying or emotional outburst to the uncontrollable crying associated with babies.
Her job is a prison
In this metaphor, a job is compared to a prison, signifying she feels confined or trapped.
Who stole Christmas?
The Grinch
What animal is always at a baseball game?
A bat
Through thick and thin
Used to describe loyalty and steadfastness, especially in difficult times.
Eat like a horse
This figure of speech suggests someone eats large amounts of food, comparing their appetite to that of a horse.
Time is money
It implies that wasting time is like losing money, and making good use of time can earn a person profits, similar to how one would gain by investing money wisely.
What kind of animal is Abu in Aladdin?
A monkey
What do you call a seagull flying over a bay?
A baygull
It costs an arm and a leg
It's very expensive
Fresh as a daisy
This figure of speech compares someone or something looking/feeling very fresh to the freshness associated with daisies.
He is a night owl
He is often awake/productive at night
Where would you find the Eiffel Tower?
Paris
What are ten things you can always count on?
Your fingers
A blessing in disguise
Something unexpectedly good
Clean as a whistle
Very clean or spotless
She is a walking encyclopedia
She has impressive knowledge of facts or words
What two planets in our solar system start with the letter M?
Mars and Mercury
What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
The letter g