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.
Name 3 expected behaviors during a conversation
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
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.
Name 3 unexpected behaviors in a conversation
What is a monster's favorite dessert?
I scream
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.
Name 2 expected behaviors during class
What do you call a sad strawberry?
A blueberry
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
Name 3 unexpected behaviors during lunch
Why did the coach go to the bank?
To get his quarter back
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
Name 5 unexpected behaviors during class
What did one ocean say to the other ocean?
Nothing, it just waved