Idioms 1
When Nazir found out we were having pizza for dinner, he sprinted like a cheetah to the kitchen.
What does "sprinted like a cheetah" mean?
He ran fast
We need to go home and hit the books. We’ve got a big test tomorrow!
What does the phrase hit the books mean?
Study hard
John and Pat are playing with the ball. Time wants to play too.
What could Time say?
Hey! Can I play with you guys?
Lisa really has to go to the bathroom but all of the stalls are taken.
What could she do?
She could walk to another bathroom and check for open stalls.
Mr. McGregor's garden was filled with so many fruits, vegetables and flowers, that he must have a green thumb!
What does the phrase "he must have a green thumb mean"?
He is good a gardening
I was feeling under the weather today, with a cold, so I stayed home from school.
What does the phrase feeling under the weather mean?
Not feeling well/sick
Sarah got to school and realize she forgot her lunch.
What could she do?
Ask to call her Mom and see if she can drop it off or buy lunch for the day.
Nate came home from school and realized their dog was missing.
What could he do?
Call his Mom or Dad and tell them their dog is missing. Then he might have to go look for it.
I don’t always see eye to eye with my little sister. She thinks chocolate is the best flavor but I think cookies and cream is the best ice cream flavor.
What does the phrase "eye to eye" mean?
Share the same opinion
Time spent all day outside. Time flies when you’re having fun!
What does the phrase time flies mean?
Goes fast
Tim got a really bad grade on his science test.
What could he say to his teacher?
I would like help with science. Do you have any extra time you could work with me?
Chris missed school for a week because he was sick. Today is his first day back.
What could you say to him?
I'm glad you're back and feeling better!
Julian is the spitting image of his father. They both have brown hair and blue eyes.
What does the phrase spitting image mean?
Look similar
My mom was helping me with my homework for hours then she said lets call it a day because it was getting late.
What does the phrase Lets call it a day mean?
Stop working on it
Mom told me when the movie started, but now I can't remember.
What could I say?
Mom, can you please tell me again when the movie starts?
Brian was taking a hard math. All of a sudden his pencil broke during the middle of the test.
What could he do?
He could raise his hand and ask if he could sharpen his pencil or get a new one.
Yesterday, my dad told me to clean my room. I had so much homework to do that it completely slipped my mind.
What does the phrase "it completely slipped my mind mean?
I forgot
I was so tired after basketball practice that as soon as I got home, I hit the hay.
What does the phrase hit the hay mean?
Went to bed and fell asleep
Julie's mom told her to clean her room 3 times. Julie hasn't cleaned it yet.
What could her mom say?
Julie, you are not following my directions. There will be consequences if I have to ask you one more time.
Eric is going camping. He always gets a ton of mosquito bites.
What could he do?
He could wear long sleeves and pants. He could also use some bug spray.