Idioms
Although he had practiced his speech for weeks, Ryan got cold feet on the day of his presentation.
What does it mean to get "cold feet?"
Having "cold feet" means feeling nervous about something planned and wanting to back out of it
What does this mean?
The classroom was loud and chaotic
He's as busy as a bee.
What does this mean?
He's very busy and hardworking
My alarm clock screamed at me.
What does this mean?
My alarm was very loud.
I've told you a million times already!
What does this mean?
I've told you many times.
After he accidentally broke the principal's trophy, Marcus knew he was in hot water.
What does "in hot water" mean?
To be "in hot water" means to be in trouble.
My backpack is a brick.
What does this mean?
My backpack is very heavy.
She's as quiet as a mouse.
She's very quiet.
The last piece of chocolate cake was calling her name.
What does this mean?
I'm so hungry I could eat a hippo!
What does this mean?
I'm very hungry.
After a long day of stressful meetings, Sarah went to the gym to blow off steam.
What does "blow off steam" mean?
"Blowing off steam" means to release emotions like stress and anger
Her words were a knife to the heart.
What does this mean?
Her words were very hurtful
He ran like the wind.
What does this mean?
He ran very quickly.
The sun smiled down on us.
What does this mean?
The sun was shining brightly and warmly.
It feels like your suitcase is full of rocks!
What does this mean?
Your suitcase is very heavy.
When the construction crew decided to cut corners on the bridge, the final structure wasn't safe.
What does "cut corners" mean?
"Cut corners" means to do something in an easier or faster way by skipping steps or sacrificing quality
He has a heart of stone.
What does this mean?
He is unkind or doesn't show feelings
She was as cool as a cucumber.
What does this mean?
She was calm and collected.
They had so much fun that the time flew by!
What does this mean?
Time felt like it passed quickly
I'm drowning in homework right now.
What does this mean?
I have a lot of homework.
He realized he was on thin ice with the coach after being late to practice three times in a row, and was afraid he wouldn't get to play in the upcoming game.
What does "on thin ice" mean?
To be "on thin ice" means to be very close to getting in big trouble
He's a walking dictionary!
What does this mean?
He knows a lot of words or has a good vocabulary
I felt like a fish out of water.
What does this mean?
I felt uncomfortable and out of place.
The heavens cried and cried all night long.
What does this mean?
It rained all night long.
After that run, my legs are going to fall off!
What does this mean?