Idioms
The ball is in your court
Implies metaphorically that it’s now someone else’s turn to take action.
Slept like a log
This simile compares deep, undisturbed sleep to the immovability of a log.
The classroom was a zoo
This metaphor suggests that the classroom was chaotic and uncontrollable like a zoo full of wild animals.
What is the world's tallest animal?
What did one volcano say to the other?
I lava you
Steal someone's thunder
To take credit for someone else’s achievements.
Cry like a baby
This simile compares excessive crying or emotional outburst to the uncontrollable crying associated with babies.
Her job is a prison
In this metaphor, a job is compared to a prison, signifying she feels confined or trapped.
What to colors can be combined to create green?
Blue and yellow
What is a monster's favorite dessert?
Ice cream
Through thick and thin
Used to describe loyalty and steadfastness, especially in difficult times.
Eat like a horse
This figure of speech suggests someone eats large amounts of food, comparing their appetite to that of a horse.
Time is money
It implies that wasting time is like losing money, and making good use of time can earn a person profits, similar to how one would gain by investing money wisely.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is a tornado's favorite game to play?
Twister
It costs an arm and a leg
It's very expensive
Fresh as a daisy
This figure of speech compares someone or something looking/feeling very fresh to the freshness associated with daisies.
He is a night owl
He is often awake/productive at night
What did the Titanic crash into that caused it to sink?
An iceberg
What falls in winter but never gets hurt?
Snow
A blessing in disguise
Something unexpectedly good
Clean as a whistle
Very clean or spotless
She is a walking encyclopedia
She has impressive knowledge of facts or words
Which US state is nicknamed the "Sunshine State"?
Florida
What building in your town has the most stories?
The library