What does it mean? Row 1
Jane had the worst day but her mom told her "there's a light at the end of the tunnel".
There's still hope things can get better.
nervous
Life is a rollercoaster.
Like a rollercoaster, sometimes life has highs or lows (good and bad moments)
I was so worried about how to find my locker at my new school next month, my mom told me "we'll cross that bridge when we get there".
we'll deal with that problem when it actually happens, there's no point in worrying about it now
I don't like to go to the dentist, but I'm going to bite the bullet.
to do something you really don't like and can't avoid
Tim was walking on eggshells after he broke his parent's new lamp.
Acting very careful in order to avoid upsetting someone.
Social media can be a double edged sword sometimes.
something that has both positive and negative effects.
Two friends started working on a science experiment together while laughing, their teacher stated, "well this is a recipe for disaster".
things are likely to not go well and end in a mess
My sister told me about my grandparent's upcoming surprise party and then said, "I know it's exciting, but don't let the cat out of the bag this time, ok?"
don't accidentally tell someone the secret you are supposed to be keeping
My baby brother always cries over spilled milk.
To be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
His classmate worked all night on their project and then told his partner "I did my part; the ball is in your court now".
His heart is made of stone.
not very nice/kind
Laughter is the best medicine.
Having fun is a good way to cheer someone up and make you feel better.
The teacher was furious with her class after all his students pulled a terrible prank on him, he told them all the next day, "I expect everyone to behave today, you're all on thin ice".
My friend always seems to add fuel to the fire when two people are arguing.
make things worse by adding things to a bad situation
My cousin felt like a fish out of water when we went with my friends to the park.
feeling very uncomfortable or out of place
My sister always goes to bed at 8:30pm, I'm more of a night owl though.
different compared to others for some reason
To break the ice, the new teacher started class with a few random facts about himself.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
It can be harder for older people to learn new things.
Sam said "don't spill the beans" after telling a friend something personal.
The grass isn't always greener on the other side.
A different option isn't always better than the one right now or the first option, sometimes it's worse.
The world is her stage.
this metaphor suggests that people can be anyone they want to be and have the opportunity to change themselves or do different things much like actors can choose who/how to play a role in a play
"I'm all ears for your story!" said Jenny.
ready and excited to listen
Frank said "let's just call it a day".
to quit what you're doing or go home