Animals
He was going to go sky diving, but instead he chickened out. What does this mean?
He was too scared to go sky diving
That math test was a piece of cake! What does this mean?
It was very easy
"Break a leg!” shouted the director to the actors before the beginning of the play. What does this mean?
He was wishing them good luck
Jack won't be coming to the party because he is feeling under the weather. What does this mean?
He was sick
Ohhh no, it's raining cats and dogs outside and I forgot my umbrella! What does this mean?
It's raining very hard
If I spill the beans will you promise not to tell anyone else? What does this mean?
I'm going to tell you a secret
Her name is on the tip of my tongue.
He can't remember!
We were on cloud nine after we won the championship game. What does this mean?
They were very excited
Hold your horses! We haven't won yet, so don’t start celebrating. What does this mean?
Be patient
All of my friends really enjoyed the new Captain America movie, but it was not my cup of tea. What does this mean?
I did not like the movie
My friend and I got into the fight, and the next time I saw her she gave me the cold shoulder. What does this mean?
She ignored me
Jill had to take a rain check on going to the movies tonight because she had a lot of homework. What does this mean?
Even though she couldn't go tonight, she wants to go another time
She decided to kill two birds with one stone by doing her groceries on the way home from work. What does this mean?
She solved two problems with one action
I was terrified during the thunderstorm, but my friend was as cool as a cucumber. What does this mean?
My friend was very calm during the storm
I want to buy a new bicycle but it costs an arm and a leg. What does this mean?
It's very expensive
Sarah did not announce the news at the party because her friend was getting married and she did not want to steal her thunder. What does this mean?
She didn't want to take the attention away from the party
The children are jumping out of their seats and running around, they seem to have ants in their pants. What does this mean?
They couldn't sit still
Jack and his friend Conner are always together and they both love soccer, math and the colour blue. Their teacher said "You guys are like two peas in a pod." What does this mean?
They are similar
We don't know having anything planned for this weekend, we were going to play it by ear. What does this mean?
We were going to do something without making a plan in advance
I'm on thin ice with my mom because she found out I lied to her. What does this mean?
I'm in trouble