Modern idioms
the expert, or the best; for example, in the Whitehouse!
the first lady
You do this to prepare for a difficult situation, like preparing for a hurricane.
Batton down the hatches
Teachers COME OUT FIGHTING
Complete the sentence: The traffic had _____________________ and I was stuck there for over an hour!
come to a standstill
you've been forgotten
fallen off the radar
Oh my gosh, that girl is really smart! She's...
as bright as a button!
Sometimes life is full of difficult times, but if you want to _____ ____ ____, you must stay positive!
weather the storm
Shoot
Many teenagers want to do this when they finally get their drivers license.
get behind the wheel
when you make a big effort or do more than expected
go the extra mile
I'm definitely a morning person, people often say I'm...
as fresh as a daisy
You often do this when you make someone feel less confident, by saying or doing something unexpected.
take the wind out of someone's sails
After the battle of Iwo Jima, many soldiers were left with this condition after coming within feet of falling bombs!
Shell Shocked
Done A U
Turn
As in, I'm happy with that suggestion.
I'm cool with that.
I always understand the professor's examples. He makes things
as clear as a crystal
Captain Jack Sparrow needed his entire crew to help defeat the monster of the sea! In other words, he needed this:
All hands on deck
The professor gave the students an open book test in hopes that they would have the opportunity to pass the class. Many said he gave this this to achieve the goal.
A fighting chance.
The little engine that couldn't did this:
ran out of steam
Big time!
I need something in my exact size! Something that...
fits like a glove!
I try to avoid the city center on Saturdays if I possibly can. You could say I give a?
wide birth
An emotional ________________ inspires a generation as President Forga's recent challenge to young people shows solidarity among the nation's troops.
call to arms.
Some die young doing this:
living life in the fast lane!