Metaphors
What does it mean "Scott is a rock"
Scott is really strong.
Well she and Theo were like two peas in a pod.
What does "as alike as two peas in a pod" mean?
identical or nearly so
What does "She sings like an angel" mean?
She had a beautiful voice.
Brandon's mom said "Brandon, stop beating around the bush and tell me why the dishes aren't done"
What does "beating around the bush" mean?
just say what happened.
What is the synonym for "hurt"
injure, harm, pained
What does it mean "Maria's legs are toothpicks."
Maria's legs are really skinny.
What does "as big as a bus" mean?
very big
What does "He eats like a pig" mean?
He eats alot of food.
Since the game is brand new, it is going to cost an arm and a leg.
What does "it is going to cost an arm and a leg" mean?
super expensive.
What is the synonym for "smile"
grin, laugh, beam
What does it mean "Megan is a doll."
Megan is really nice.
He is as sly as a fox. You've got to watch him.
What does "sly as a fox" mean?
He was really sneaky
What does "He slept like a baby" mean?
He had a really good sleep - deeply and soundly.
Julia's mom said "You're very quiet today. A penny for your thoughts." Julia replied I was just thinking about my big math test tomorrow.
What does a penny for your thoughts mean?
what are you thinking about.
What is the synonym for "sound"
noise, tone
What does it mean "America is a melting pot"
America is really diverse with lots of different cultures and people.
I remember being sick as a dog and I couldn't even get out of bed.
What does "sick as a dog" mean?
He was really sick.
What does "Her skin was soft like velvet" mean?
Her skin was really smooth.
What does this mean "Don't judge a book by its cover"?
don't judge someone by what they look like on the outside.
What is the synonym for "talk"
speak, chatter
What does it mean "my brain is mush"
What does "they fought like cats and dogs" mean?
What does "He looks like a fish out of water" mean?
He is completely clueless when put an unfamiliar situation.
She is feeling "under the weather right now" and can't meet with you today.
What does this mean "under the weather right now"
sick
What is a synonym for "rattle"
vibrate, shake, jolt