Idioms
She really let the cat out of the bag when she revealed the party plans.
She told the secret to everyone.
You have an agreement with your dad that if you mow the lawn every week for the whole summer, he will buy you a new video game system in the fall. You say, “Thanks for this great opportunity.”
Serious.
The test was a breeze to him.
The test was easy.
Those cookies sure look delicious.
The printer ate all of the paper.
The paper is gone. The paper got stuck in the printer.
His story was so absurd I was sure he was pulling my leg.
He was tricking me.
Another math quiz today, I can't wait!
Ugh I am not excited for this math quiz.
Mario just found out he won the race. You say, “You are a lucky duck.”
You are so lucky!
I'd rather watch Star Wars than Harry Potter if that is okay with you?
I want to watch Star Wars.
His book was so popular that copies flew off the shelves.
His book sold really well.
My dad and I don't always see eye to eye.
My dad and I don't always agree.
It is a hot sunny Saturday morning, and you are at your soccer game. Your coach tells the whole team, “Huddle up, it's going to be a cold one out here.”
It's going to be hot!
The classroom was a zoo.
The classroom was noisy and busy.
Opportunity will soon be knocking at your door.
Jack was playing basketball and missed the shot. His friend said "hey, nice shot!"
bad shot. You missed it.
Two different friends asked you to hang out this weekend. You are not sure what to do. You say to your mom, “I’m really in a jam.”
I don't know what to do- I'm stuck.
Jarod notices that people always rush to be first in line. He says to his friend, “Where is the race?”
Slow down! Why are you rushing.
The angry clouds marched across the sky.
The clouds were dark and stormy. They were moving in the sky.
I've got bigger fish to fry.
I have more important things to do.
Jack was telling a story and his friend was playing with a fidget the whole time. Jack says, "hey thanks for listening to me.."
Ugh why aren't you listening that's annoying.
It is your sister's birthday, and she receives three gift cards. You say, “Wow, you must feel like a million bucks!”
Would you mind if we did something else?
I don't like this activity.
The paintbrush danced on the artist's canvas.
The artist was painting really beautifully. The artist was skillful.