Idioms
It is raining cats and dogs
It is raining very hard
What is something you learned from class with Bella this year (excluding this lesson)
Basic
an insult that means something or someone is too mainstream- they are ordinary and boring
Cringe
something that’s embarrassing or uncomfortable to experience
Vibe Check
the overall atmosphere of a person or a situation
Don't be such a scaredy-cat.
You are being too easily frightened.
To dig one's grave
to (continue) to do something that causes one harm
Clapback
a quick, sharp response to an insult, but especially witty or cutting.
Bummer
If something was disappointing
FOMO
Fear of Missing Out
What idiom have we learned that means you are someone who stays up very late at night?
Night-owl
What do you say when someone succeeds or wins on the first try?
They have "beginner's luck"
Adulting
meeting social expectations of adult behavior- often negative
Cancel
Hint: cancel culture
to no longer support someone or something, often in response to a controversial or offensive statement or action.
Shady
someone or something who is acting suspicious, like they are up to no good
What do we call a town where very few or no people live?
A ghost town
What idiom have we learned to say someone is trying to do accomplish an impossible goal?
Hint: We learned this for St. Patrick's Day
to chase rainbows
receipts
If someone wants you to show them the receipts, they’re asking for proof of whatever claim you just made.
Bet
to agree with someone, like okay, sure and totally.
Stan
to be a fan or supporter of something, perhaps excessively.
A skeleton in the cupboard
an embarrassing secret
What is one cultural difference between the USA and Spain?
Salty
to describe an upset or bitter person
Flake/ flake-y
to describe an unreliable person who doesn’t follow through on their promises
Down bad
to be in a bad situtation and/or very upset