Idioms
Lisa's mom told her to try to "see the bright side of things" even though she was upset.
She wants her to think positive.
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.
Light
turn on the light
light as a feather
The test was a breeze to him.
The test was easy.
Those cookies sure look delicious.
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.
Bark
bark on a tree
the dog barks
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.
Last straw means the final issue- final frustration.
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!
mold
mold on the rotten food
mold the clay into a shape
The classroom was a zoo.
The classroom was noisy and busy.
Would you be able to sit in a different seat?
That is my chair. Move.
Spongebob got to get ice cream today! His mom said it was just a "once in a blue moon" type of treat, and can't happen every day. What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
Every once in a while.
Jack was playing basketball and missed the shot. His friend said "hey, nice shot!"
bad shot. You missed it.
kind
an apple is a kind of fruit
kind = nice
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.
I don't like this activity.
Patrick was very nervous for his first day at his new job next month. Squidward told him to not worry, but to "cross that bridge when you come to it".
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.
mine
that is mine
the gold mine
It is your sister's birthday, and she receives three gift cards. You say, “Wow, you must feel like a million bucks!”
Bob 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?