Name Idioms
A person who is considered excessively and disagreeably pessimistic.
Negative Nancy
1984 Don Henley hit song. Lyrics hint: But I can see you. Your brown skin shining' in the sun. You got your hair combed back and your sunglasses on, baby. And I can tell you my love for you will still be strong…
The Boys of Summer
An oval shape that is considerably tapered at one end. (Also a fruit shape)
Pear
Flat and wide, resembling ribbons. Often made with eggs and flour and sometimes with a little water.
Fettuccine
We are taught the value of consistency and the dangers of overconfidence. Slow and steady wins the race.
The Tortoise and the Hare
An apple is often depicted as the Forbidden Fruit this couple was told not to eat.
Adam and Eve
A person who speaks only of the bad or depressing aspects of something and lessens the enthusiasm or pleasure of others.
Debbie Downer
1970s feel-good, summer anthem by British rock band Mungo Jerry. Lyrics hint: If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal. If her daddy's poor, just do what you feel. Speed along the lane, do a ton or a ton and twenty-five. When the sun goes down You can make it, make it good in a lay-by…
In the Summertime
A three-dimensional shape with a polygonal base and flat triangular faces, which join at a common point called the apex. Famous ones can be found in Egypt.
Pyramid
A long, thin, cylindrical pasta of Italian origin, made of semolina flour and water.
Spaghetti
We are taught honesty and the consequences of deception. The Weight of Words.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Shoo Fly Pie and…
Apple Pan Dowdy
Someone who is easily frightened or anxious, worried, or timid often to an excessive degree.
Nervous Nellie
1983 hit by Bananarama. Lyrics hint: Hot summer streets. And the pavements are burning. I sit around. Trying to smile. But the air is so heavy and dry. Strange voices are saying. What did they say. Things I can't understand. It's too close for comfort. This heat has got right out of hand…
Cruel Summer
… A geometrical shape, which has five sides and five angles. Also the name of the headquarters of the US Defense Department.
Pentagon
A long, thin noodle with a rounded shape. Although it resembles spaghetti, it is much finer.
Angel Hair
We learn a lesson about the benefits of preparation and diligence. Planning pays off.
The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Evil Queen used a poisoned apple in this story.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
A person, especially a woman, who is excessively talkative.
Chatty Cathy
1972 hit song by Seals & Crofts. Lyric hint: See the curtains hangin' in the window.
In the evening on a Friday night. A little light a-shinin' through the window. Let’s me know everything's all right…
Summer Breeze
A five-pointed star, often associated with Wicca and Paganism, representing the five elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, and is sometimes depicted within a circle as a pentacle.
Pentagram
Transparent noodles made from starch and water. It is called Fensi or cellophane noodles are oftentimes also nicknamed this.
Glass noodles
We are taught that no act of kindness is too small and can make a big difference. Every act of kindness counts.
The Lion and the Mouse
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, add vodka, apple schnapps, and lemon juice then shake well. You will have made this drink, which is 007 approved.
Apple Martini (Appletini)
A drab, unattractive, and generally uninteresting girl or woman.
Plain Jane
1994 hit by Alan Jackson. Lyric hint: Well, I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler. About workin' all summer just to try an' earn a dollar. Every time I call my baby, to try to get a date. My boss says, "No dice, son, you gotta work late". Sometimes I wonder what I'm gonna do. ‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the…
Summertime Blues
A flat shape that has four sides. The two sets of opposite sides are parallel and of equal length to each other.
Parallelogram
A thick noodle made from wheat flour, used in Japanese cuisine.
Udon
We learn a simple and safe life is often better than one filled with luxury and fear.
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
The Andrews Sisters recorded this song in 1941 and also performed it in the Abbott & Costello film "Buck Privates". Hint: What a wonderful wedding there will be. What a wonderful day for you and me. Church bells will chime. You will be mine…
(I’ll Be with You) In Apple Blossom Time