Idioms Part 1
it went in one ear and out the other
he didn't listen he didn't do what he was told
Give 2 meanings for the word calf.
A baby cow.
Lower part of your leg.
Don't let the cat out of the bag!
Don't tell the secret or surprise.
What do you call more than one goose?
Geese
Sarah's friends always ask her for gardening help because Sarah has a green thumb. What does that mean?
She's good at helping plants grow.
He bit off more than he could chew.
He took on more than he could handle.
Give 2 meanings for the word show.
Performance on stage.
To show someone something.
He's on top of the world.
What do you call more than one deer?
Deer
Jared's mom asks him a question and he doesn't answer. She asks, "Is your head in the clouds?" What does she mean?
He's daydreaming or thinking about something else.
He's all tied up.
He's very busy.
Give 2 meanings for the word land.
When a plane hits the ground.
The ground, not the water.
It's dirt cheap.
It doesn't cost very much money.
What do you call more than one mouse?
Mice
He's in a bad mood.
She's has butterflies in her stomach.
She's feeling nervous.
Give 2 meanings for the word bark.
Dog/ wolf making a noise.
The outside of a tree.
She has a green thumb.
She's good at helping plants grow.
What is more than one wolf called?
Wolves.
Jared can't come out to play because he's catching some z's. What is he doing?
He's sleeping.
His head is in the clouds.
He's daydreaming or thinking about something else.
Give 2 meanings for the word train.
A vehicle.
To teach someone to do something.
butterflies in my stomach
nervous
What do you call more than one leaf?
Leaves
Jared's mom told him she ate all the cookies and there was none left. Then she said, "I'm pulling your leg!" What does she mean?
She's teasing him.