School and Effort
What does "a piece of cake" mean?
A piece of cake: Something is easy
What does it mean to "have butterflies in your stomach?"
Butterflies in your stomach: To feel very nervous or excited.
What does it mean when someone says they" let the cat out of the bag?"
Let the cat out of the bag: To accidentally reveal a secret.
What does " a drop in the bucket" mean?
A drop in the bucket: A very small part of something big or whole.
What does "On cloud nine" mean?
On cloud nine: To be extremely happy.
What does it mean when someone says they "spilled the beans?"
Spill the beans: To give away a secret on purpose.
What does "burning the midnight oil" mean?
Burn the midnight oil: To stay up very late working or studying.
What does it mean to feel "under the weather?"
Under the weather: Feeling sick or not quite yourself.
What does it mean to "break the ice?"
Break the ice: To say or do something to make people feel more relaxed in a social setting.
Hit the books: To begin studying hard.
What does it mean to be a "social butterfly?"
A social butterfly: Someone who is very friendly and likes to talk to everyone.
What does "to pull someone's leg" mean?
To pull someone's leg: To tease someone or tell a joke as if it were true.
What does " to pass with flying colors" mean?
Pass with flying colors: To succeed brilliantly or score very high on a test.
What does it mean to feel "down in the dumps?"
Down in the dumps: Feeling sad or discouraged.
What does it mean when someone says "hold your horses?"
Hold your horses: To wait a moment or slow down.