Old Sayings
An old person tells you, "Don't cry over spilled milk." What are they telling you?
Don't get upset over something that already happened
Translate "Don't knock it till you've tried it" into a modern expression.
"Don't yuck my yum!"
Your teacher says, "Put your thinking caps on!" What should you do?
Think carefully.
What does "It's not that deep" mean?
It's not that serious.
What does "Stay in your lane" mean?
Mind your own business.
Your friend says, "Don't judge a book by its cover." What does this mean?
Don't judge things based on appearances.
Translate "That's nonsense!"
"That's cap!"
Your teacher says, "I wasn't born yesterday." What does that mean?
They are not easily fooled.
What does "You're barking up the wrong tree" mean?
You are blaming the wrong person.
If someone says, "That's a W!" what do they mean?
That's a win!
Someone tells you, "Hold your horses!" What should you do?
Slow down or STOP!
Translate "I'm in trouble!"
"I'm cooked!"
Your teacher says, "Don't test me." What are they warning you about?
Stop testing their patience.
What does "He's all talk and no action" mean?
He talks about doing things but will not actually do anything.
What does it mean when someone says, "Bro is cooked"?
The person is in some sort of trouble.
Your parents say, "You made your bed; now lie in it." What does this mean?
Accept the consequences of your own decisions.
Translate "Stop ruining everyone's fun!"
"Stop killing the vibe!"
Your teacher says, "If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you?" What lesson are they trying to teach?
To think for yourself or not follow others blindly.
What does " You're skating on thin ice" mean?
You are doing something risky.
If someone tells you, "You're doing too much," what are they saying?
You're overreacting.
Someone tells you, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." What are they advising you to do?
Don't risk everything on just one plan or option.
Translate "You did an amazing job!"
"You ate that!"
Your teacher says, "Were you raised in a barn?" What behavior are the probably criticizing?
Poor manners or being rude
What does "You reap what you sow" mean?
Your actions have consequences.
Someone says, "My brain just left the chat." What do they mean?
They're confused.