Idioms
A book that's so interesting you can’t stop reading it.
What is a page-turner?
You shouldn’t judge something just by its appearance.
What is judge a book by its cover?
To temporarily stop reading a book.
What is put down?
That mystery novel was such a ____________; I finished it in one night!
That mystery novel was such a page-turner; I finished it in one night!
To understand a deeper meaning that isn’t directly said.
What is read between the lines?
Something that gives you a lot to think about.
What is food for thought?
To become totally absorbed in a book.
What is get lost in?
You have to _________ to understand the author's true message.
You have to read between the lines to understand the author's true message.
When many things are happening and something gets ignored.
What is lost in the shuffle?
Something so suspenseful, it makes you excited to see what happens next.
What is keep you on the edge of your seat?
To begin reading with enthusiasm.
What is dive into?
We're all in the__________when it comes to preparing for the exam—let’s help each other out.
We're all in the same boat when it comes to preparing for the exam—let’s help each other out.
To share the same situation or problem as others.
What is in the same boat?
Using language so descriptive it creates a strong mental image.
What is paint a vivid picture?
To no longer feel excited or involved in a story.
What is lose interest in?
The ending of that thriller really __________________; I couldn’t look away!
The ending of that thriller really kept me on the edge of my seat; I couldn’t look away!
Something confusing or hard to understand.
What is all Greek to me?
When someone deeply immerses themselves in an imaginary world.
What is escape into?
To mentally process a complex idea or concept.
What is wrap your head around?
The book offered some real _____________ about how we treat the environment.
The book offered some real food for thought about how we treat the environment.