Body Idioms
What's the meaning of this Idiom:
I'm just pulling your leg.
I'm just joking.
Sharp as a _____.
Knife, tack, anything sharp
What does this mean?
"It was a piece of cake"
It was easy
What could make this sound?
arf arf arf
dog, puppy
A time when you "had a blast"
anything that was fun
What does this mean?
That costs an arm and a leg.
It's expensive
He was as cold as ________.
Ice, snow, anything cold
What does this mean?
"She's a couch potato"
She is lazy, likes to sit around all day
What could make this sound?
ah-choo
someone sneezing
Something that makes you feel "blue"
Something sad
What does this mean?
My hands are tied.
I can't do anything about it.
It was as smooth as ____.
Glass, butter, velvet, anything soft or smooth
What does this mean?
"He is one smart cookie"
He is very smart
What could make this sound?
ding dong
door bell, any other kind of bell
When was a time you felt "under the weather"?
any time you were sick
What does this mean?
Break a leg!
Good luck!
It was as bright as ______.
A light, the sun, anything bright
What does this mean?
Go bananas
Go crazy
What could make this sound?
drip drip drip
water, rain, leaking faucet
something that is calming, such as taking a walk, doing a puzzle, listening to music, etc.
What does this mean?
I have butterflies in my stomach.
I feel nervous or excited
She was as tough as ____.
Nails, leather, anything tough
What does this mean?
They are like two peas in a pod
They are very similar, they like the same things, do all the same activities together, best friends
What could make this sound?
creak
door opening, loose floor, rocking chair
What is a time when someone might "let the cat out of the bag?"
telling a secret, ruining a surprise