Crazy sayings
Define
What's it mean??
Use it or lose it
Use it in a Sentence
100

The morning he was supposed to give a presentation in class, Joe woke up with a frog in his throat. ‘You sound awful.’, said Joe”s friend Dan.  

What is ... sick?

100

define exposed

Not covered.  Visible.  

100

insisted

What is demand forcefully.  Not accepting a refusing. 

100

Verbal

We didn't have to write anything for our report, just present the information verbally. 

Please give a verbal reply to the invitation. 

100

Diligent

After searching diligently, they found the lost dog.

200

  ‘I didn't know how much work this would be.’ Colin said to his dad. ‘Maybe next time you will look before you leap.’ said Colin's dad. What does “look before you leap” mean?  

What is think before you do something?

200

define spitting image

Looks just like something or someone else. 

200

reckless

taking action without being worried about the outcome.

200

collide

After colliding with the wall, I felt sick to my stomach.

The 2 cars collided on the slippery road. 

200

 monotonous

I thought the teacher had a monotonous voice and I fell asleep after 20 minutes.  

Practicing scales on the piano is monotonous.  


300

  Tammy didn't want to give the speech, but that she would have to bite the bullet and do her best since it was for a grade. What does “bite the bullet” mean? What do you think will happen next?

What is ... do something even though you don't want to?

300

What does it mean to be GREEN.  I could tell our waiter was GREEN, his hands shook and he spilled water on the tablecloth.  

New, inexperienced.  
300

define anxiety

feeling of worry or uneasiness

300

 migrate

I want to migrate all my photos from my phone to the computer. 


Each winter millions of butterflies migrate to Mexico.

300

sufficient

Is there a sufficient amount of light for you to read by?  

I thought I was going to need more flour but I had a sufficient amount to bake 2 cakes! 

400

Sean and Payton did not get along, so they were not thrilled when the teacher paired them up for a project. ‘I bet if we put our heads together, we can come up with a great project.’ said Sean.  

What is to work together?

400

He tries to PROJECT an image of being cool, but it doesn't work.  What does project mean in this sentence.  What is a second meaning? 

give off.  

2nd:  stick out.  The paper projected from the book.  

3:  to estimate or forecast.  We are projected to get 2 new students next year.  

400

Define contemplate

Think about it!

400

conclude

I concluded that she really was an excellent friend.

After looking at all the information, I concluded that vacationing in Spain this summer will work out. 

400

 Strenuous

Walking up hills is a strenuous activity for some people.  

Biking in the mountains is too strenuous for me!

Those math problems were so strenuous I needed a walk after the exam to clear my head.  

500

"Are you ok", Sean asked.  "You look a little green around the gills."  

What is sick. 

500

What is community as it is used in this sentence.  

I found community when I joined the running group. 

A sense of belonging.  

500

What's a heavy heart?  

A feeling of great sadness or sorrow.

500


Treacherous

Walking across the icy parking lot was treacherous! 


500

Retrieve

I had to retrieve my notebook from my sister before class.  

Before heading to the movies, I will need to retrieve my jacket from your car.  

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