Around Queens
This Queens-baseball team likes to say that other teams aren't very strong, but isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?
convince someone to do something s/he doesn't want to do
twist his/her arm
Moana seemed to be barking up the wrong tree when she approached this demi-god for help.
Maui
This rapper, famous for his song Through the Wire and Gold Digger, is known for loving to toot his own horn.
Kanye West
When this tennis player was given a coaching violation at the U.S. open this summer, this was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Serena Williams
feeling sick
feeling under the weather
In Coco, Miguel found out that this character was tooting his own horn for no reason; he stole Hector's guitar and pretended that Hector's music was his own.
Ernesto
In 2012, this Hurricane was the straw that broke the camel's back -- people finally realized all of the problems with the MTA.
Sandy
This Mets player admitted too feeling a bit under the weather, which caused him to retire in 2018.
David Wright
to attempt something that isn't really worth it
barking up the wrong tree
After being entered in a spelling bee, the character in this movie realizes that the ball really is in her court -- if she can win, her circumstances can change.
Akeelah and the Bee
When you apply to middle school, you should have multiple options. It's important that you .... (fill in)
don't put all of your eggs in one basket
This neighborhood in Queens likes to toot its own horn for being the most diverse zip code in the United States.
Elmhurst
people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
the pot calling the kettle black
Many thought Katniss might end up having to end this other character's life -- but it's important not to jump to conclusions.
Peeta
If you argue with this 5th grade teacher, you're barking up the wrong tree. You'll never forget it after you upset her.
Ms. Rosa
You may not be able to get an empanada from this shop near the mall, so it's important to not put all of your eggs in one basket.
Mama Empanadas
don't assume
don't jump to conclusions
Name the movie: Taking a trip to Hawaii without her mom was the straw that broke the camel's back. It was there that she learned that she was not really as sick as her mother said.
Everything, Everything
This female tennis player had to learn not to cry over spilt milk this summer, after losing to a much younger tennis player at the US Open.
Serena Williams