Review
I’m exhausted from my 10 mile hike this morning so I’m going to have to "hit the sack" early today.
What does hit the sack mean?
Go to sleep
What does this idiom mean: "It's raining cats and dogs out there today!"
It's raining really hard
What does this phrase mean?: "My flowers were begging for water."
The flowers are in desperate need of water.
What does this idiom mean?: "It's a tough choice between getting to the big game on time ow waiting for Mrs. Smith to call. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place."
Being in a very tough spot and faced with a difficult decision
"he's really going places" means
He is going to be successful
Chelsea had to "pull an all nighter" last night in order to get her science project finished.
What does pull an all nighter mean?
Stay up all night
What does this phrase mean?: "Come quick! Your brother is going bananas!" (pg. 79)
The person's brother is going crazy.
What does this phrase mean?: "The moon played hide and seek with the clouds."
The moon kept peeking in and out of the clouds.
What does this phrase mean?: "I saved all month for a skateboard, but I still have only a drop in the bucket."
A very small, insignificant amount.
"He's on a roll today" means...
He keeps having one success after another. Everything is going well for him
Jen knows her multiplication facts "inside and out" so she should definitely ace her Math test on Friday.
What does inside and out mean?
To know something very well
To say that something is extremely easy to do.
What does this phrase mean?: "When the princess searched through the racks, each dress semed to shudder with excitement, waiting to be chosen."
The dresses moved in such a way it looked like they we're moving like someone who is excited.
What does this phrase mean?: "Dan was expelled for writing on the walls. They really threw the book at him."
To punish severely for breaking the rules or the law
To "keep your nose clean" means
to stay out of trouble
I can’t afford the new Nintendo Switch because it "costs an arm and a leg."
What does "Costs an arm and a leg mean?"
It's very expensive
What does this phrase mean?: "When you are doing your post assessment, try to put your best foot forward." (pg.154)
To make the best attempt possible and to try your hardest.
What does this phrase mean?: "Our vacuum hums a happy tune while it cleans."
The way the vacuum sounds, it sounds like someone who is humming a song.
What does this phrase mean?: "I wanted to lose some weight, so I stopped eating sweets cold turkey."
To stop a habit without tapering off.
If something is "carved in stone" it means...
it can't be changed
Sam has a final exam next week so she can’t go to the movies with her friends because she needs to "hit the books."
Hit the books means...
To study very hard
What does this phrase mean?: Before Joe went on stage, I gave him a hug and told him to "break a leg. "
Wishing him good luck before the performance
What does this phrase mean?: "The words leapt off of the paper as she read the story."
The words were coming to life as she read her book.
What does this phrase mean?: "I got it straight from the horse's mouth that there's going to be a pop quiz today!"
Coming directly from the person or place that is considered the most reliable source of information.
To "show someone the ropes" means
To explain how something is done. Show them how things work in a new place