Idioms
costs an arm and a leg
If something is really expensive you say “it costs an arm and a leg”.
What can you keep after giving to someone?
your word, a promise you made
hold your horses
it means slow down and be patient. So, if you're asking for something repeatedly, a grown-up might tell you to hold your horses
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
a clock
high dance eek
hide and seek
bite the bullet
To do something that's uncomfortable or not fun and get it over with.
What has to be broken before it can be used?
an egg
at the drop of a hat
Meaning to do something suddenly or immediately.
What is always in front of you but can't be seen?
the future
whole limp pig aims
Olympic Games
ants in your pants
Used when someone can't sit still.
I'm tall when I'm young, and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
a candle
add fuel to the fire
to cause an argument to get worse
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?
footsteps
dawn dutch mice tough
Don't touch my stuff!
fish out of the water
describes someone who's in a situation that feels strange or uncomfortable for them. It was Allison's first day at her new school, and she felt like a fish out of water.
What month of the year has 28 days?
All of them.
cool as a cucumber
when someone is calm and not worried, even in tricky situations
What is the end of everything?
the letter "g"
ape hand hub hair
a panda bear
crying over spilled milk
worrying about something that's already happened, or that you can't change.
What is full of holes but still holds water?
a sponge
pick your brain
What letters are easily found in every single day of the week?
D-A-Y
pretty shack scent
British accent