Idioms 1
It's raining cats and dogs today.
it's raining a lot/heavy.
I have butterflies in my stomach.
Feeling nervous or anxious, often in a positive or anticipatory way.
Joey was on cloud nine after completing his therapy session successfully.
Extremely happy or joyful.
The teacher said, "Keep your eye on the ball. Finish this classwork so you can join your friends for free period."
To stay focused on the task at hand.
When we got to Disneyland, we made a list of rides we wanted to go on but we'd have to play it by ear to see how many we'd actually get to.
go with the flow
"Break a leg!" The choir director said before the class went on stage.
Good Luck!
Don't spill the beans about what I told you yesterday.
Don't tell my secret.
Dad said I could drive his car when pigs fly.
Something that is NOT going to happen.
We don't see eye to eye.
We don't agree.
That was the last straw. I'm not going to do this anymore.
That was the last bad thing to happen and now I'm not doing it anymore.
The teacher gave her feedback on Peter's project, so now the ball is in his court to make the changes.
It’s your responsibility to take action next or make a decision.
Matthew got bent out of shape when the homework deadline was pushed up sooner.
To be upset or disappointed about a situation
When Alex was feeling overwhelmed, he decided to press pause on her assignments and go for a walk outside
To take a break or stop something temporarily.
After panicking about the deadline, Andrew took a deep breath and reminded himself, "okay, get a grip," and then started organizing his tasks.
to regain control of your emotions or behavior when feeling upset or overwhelmed.
Aiden really hit it out of the park with his class video assignment.
To do something exceptionally well, especially better than expected.
That test was a piece of cake.
That was easy.
I was a couch potato all day sunday, I just played video games
Lazy.
I feel under the weather today.
I don't feel good.
Camille stepped up to the plate by organizing the group meeting when everyone else was busy
To take responsibility or action when needed, especially in a challenging situation.
Alex is leveled up his writing skills with each new assignment.
To improve or advance to a higher level, by gaining new skills or experience.
Sometimes I play video games to blow off steam at the end of the day.
to release stress or anger through activities like exercising or relaxing when feeling frustrated or overwhelmed.
I sleep like a log most night.
Sleep very heavily.
Those new cleats cost an arm and a leg.
That costs a lot of money. It's expensive.
I'm going to hit the sack.
I'm going to bed and sleep.
The new baking technique Joey’s mom showed him was a game changer for his chocolate chip cookie receipe.
Something that significantly alters the outcome or situation.