Idioms
What does hit the books mean?
To study or do homework
What does significant mean?
important or something that stands out
What does turn up mean?
Add more
Please turn up the volume
What is a hypothesis?
A proposed explanation in a scientific experiment
What are you grateful for?
family
friends
good health
What does spill the beans mean?
To share private information or tell a secret
What is a summary?
A recap or brief description of a longer explanation
What does cut back mean?
To use less of
We need to but back on eating dessert because it is so unhealthy.
What does neglect mean?
To ignore or not give enough attention to
What is your favorite dish to eat on Thanksgiving?
turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing/dressing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie
What does keep your chin up mean?
To have hope and not give up, stay positive
What is conduct?
Behavior
To direct music (the conductor leads the orchestra)
To transmit (metal conducts heat)
What does run out of mean?
To use it all up, not have any left
What are longitudinal lines?
Lines that are Vertical and are on a globe
What is a potluck?
Every guest brings a dish for all of the guests to share.
What does tie the knot mean?
To get married
What does equivalent mean?
The same value or equal to
What does give up mean?
To stop trying
What are latitudinal lines?
Lines that are horizontal on a globe
What do you want for Christmas?
toys, music, etc.
What does up in the air mean?
Unsure or not confirmed
What is a nucleus?
The center of a cell
What does look forward to mean?
To be excited for
What is a grid
Lines used to find a specific location
What is your favorite book?
Name a title and author