Complete the Sentence
Definition is Given
Example is Given
Give the Definition
100

Joshua was very impressed by the fireworks show. It _____________.

blew him away.

100

expensive

cost an arm and a leg

100

coughing and sneezing

under the weather

100

up in the air

not decided

200

Makailyn's answer to the word problem was exactly right. She _____________.

hit the nail on the head.

200

to achieve two goals by doing a single thing

kill two birds with one stone

200

a toddler napping

hit the hay

200

cross that bridge when you come to it

deal with the problem when it happens

300

It's important to be ____________ at work if you are hoping for a promotion.

on the ball

300

to save time or money by doing less than usual or required

cut corners

300

someone carrying an umbrella because it's pouring down

rain cats and dogs

300

leave no stone unturned

look everywhere

400

Azarriah's friend Savannah is worried about studying for a big test. "_______," Azarriah tells her. "You can do it!"

Hang in there

400

to do more than you can deal with, to do something that is too difficult

bite off more than you can chew

400

Briyana knew she could trust the advice that she got from Mrs. Robertson, who'd been teaching for 30 years.

straight from the horse's mouth

400

at the drop of a hat

right away, easily

500

My tiny cottage is __________ my neighbor's enormous mansion.

a far cry from

500

calm down

get a grip

500

Devon the Clown was surrounded by sticky birthday cake and rooms where children screamed loudly and ran around as soon as he walked through the door.

get out of hand

500

piece of cake

easy

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