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To take action during a crisis or emergency situation.
Step up to the plate
"Hey, Susan. I just joined the team yesterday but I don't know who the coach is."
"Coach Emily. She's over there. She's the one that ____________.
Calls the shots
"Wow, James! You're playing really well today! How are you doing so well?"
"Well, my dad said he'd take me out for ice-cream if I win, and that's why I'm so attentive and quick to react."
on the ball
Drop the Ball
To make a mistake or error, usually in a big way.
To have memorized something very well.
Know by heart
"I haven't eaten all day, so I'm going to ________ when I get home."
stuff my face
"Would you like some pizza, Lily?"
"Thank you, but I'm going to have to say no. I'm trying to be careful to not eat too much unhealthy foods."
Watch what I eat
Make your mouth water
When the sight or smell of a food is extremely appealing.
A friend that is only there during the good times.
Fair-weather friend
"What if our book club became really famous and then thousands of people were all a part of it? We could have a big dinner with hundreds of people every other week!"
"Chris, you need to get your _______________. We haven't even decided if we should do a book club or what we would read."
Head out of the clouds
I was playing soccer with my friends when we accidentally kicked the ball through a window. I ran home and shut myself in my room. I heard the phone ring and realized that right now was a peaceful time before she got upset at me.
The calm before the storm
On Cloud Nine
To be extremely happy
Whenever I'm sad, I hang out with my friend Justin. He's always very comforting and is ___________.
A shoulder to lean on.
"How do you know that it wasn't Jack who stole my toy?"
"Because I know Jack very well and he's too nice to ever do that."
Inside out
Go Back a Long Way
To have known someone for a long time
Someone in a group or a family that is seen in a negative way.
Black Sheep
"You see that guy over there? He owns this entire hotel and is a very powerful person."
"Wow. I didn't realize he was the ________."
Big cheese
"We were playing soccer yesterday and someone kicked the ball into Emma's face. We were all worried she was really hurt but she just got up and continued playing."
"Wow! She's definitely a strong and resilient person who can take a lot of damage and be fine."
Tough Cookie
Average Joe
An ordinary person or citizen. Sometimes, but not always, a man.