Idioms
"I'm green with envy"
Means I'm jealous
You'd better be care. If you let the water run too long, the bathtub will overflow.
What does "run" mean?
Flow rapidly under pressure.
Give two meanings for the word "fall".
Season, tripping and hitting the ground.
What do grapes do when people step on them?
They let out a little "whine".
What does "whine" mean? Give two meanings and spelling.
Meanings: something you drink, to cry out.
Whine and Wine
Your sister comes to the breakfast table with
messy hair and wearing an old T-shirt.
You say: “Good morning Miss America. You look
amazing!”
What did you really mean?
You look bad or horrible.
"Right off the bat"
Means immediately
My dad insists on using the best quality motor oil. He believes it's the only way to be sure your car's engine will run properly.
What does "run" mean?
To function or operate.
Give two meanings for the word "charging".
Running straight at someone or an object, using credit cards as money.
I was in the movie The Breakfast Club.
I had a big "roll".
Give two meanings for the word "roll" and two different spellings.
Meanings: Played a part in the movie, food/bread item.
Role, Roll
It’s raining really hard outside. You look at your friend and say: “Wow, what a beautiful day.”
What do you really mean?
It is not a good day to go outside.
"My lips are sealed"
Means I won't tell the secret.
I'm afraid I accidentally told JoAnn about the surprise party. It was just a slip of the tongue.
What does "slip" mean?
To say without thinking.
Give two meanings for the word "flies".
Moving through the air, an insect.
What happens when you park a frog illegally?
You get "toad" away.
Give two meanings to the word "toad" and two spellings.
Meanings: Taken away, a type of frog.
Towed, toad
Your teacher hands you the test with a F on it. She frowns at you and says: “I’m so glad you studied for this test!”
What did she really mean?
You didn't study and she is disappointed.
"Butterflies in my stomach"
Means I'm nervous.
After eating a huge dinner, Lorna's clothing felt tight. She couldn't wait to get home so she could slip into something more comfortable.
What does "slip" mean?
To get in or out of your clothes.
Give two meanings for the word "patient".
Person receiving medical treatment, tolerating delays without becoming upset or annoyed.
Who knows where the Great Plains are?
"At the big airports."
Give two meanings for the word "Plains" and two spellings.
Meanings: Flat area of land, aircraft
Plains, Planes
You come down stairs in a bad mood, yelling at everyone. Your dad looks at you and says: “Good morning Sunshine!”
What did he really mean?
You are in a bad mood and complaining. He would like you to stop.
"Bite the bullet"
Means do it even if you do't want to.
What did the duck say when it finished shopping?
"Just put it on my bill."
What does "bill" mean?
A document that tells you what you owe someone.
Give two meanings for the word "tip".
A pointed end of an object, to give someone a small amount of money for performing a service.
King Arthur was the first teacher at "knight" school.
Give two meanings to the word "knight" and two spellings.
Meanings: In the middle ages, a man who served the king. Time of day/period of darkness.
Knight, Night
You are late for work again. Your boss looks at you and says: “We are so happy you decided to join us today.”
What did he really mean?
He is upset you are late again and wants you to be on time from now on.