Idioms
Ryan needs to "hold his horses" while he's waiting to buy his lunch. Explain what "hold your horses" means.
What is: to be patient, don't get excited.
I want Hershey's Kisses to celebrate this day on October 28th. Too bad it comes before Halloween as kids often get this item when "trick-or-treating".
What is National Chocolate Day?
Duff and Buddy both know how to make more than cakes. Name their job title.
What is "baker"?
Duff Goldman is the owner of Charm City Cakes and is a judge on many Baking Championship shows.
Buddy Valastro run's Carlo's bakery in New Jersey. His television show is called "Cake Boss".
The family ordered a large pizza after the server brought their drinks. Where did this take place?
What is a pizza parlor or restaurant?
Red-Rover, Chess, Hide-N-Seek.
What are games?
I wish I could "pass the buck" but I am the person who forgot to shut the door and now the dog has run away.
Explain what "pass the buck" means.
What is: to blame someone else for a problem you caused.
President Harry Truman became president when Franklin Roosevelt died during WWII. He had a sign on his desk that said "The buck stops here."
Bonus: what does "the buck stops here" mean?
Carl asked his mom for a tiger for this day, celebrated on October 15th. She suggested a puppy instead.
What is "World Animal Day"?
My first job consisted of selling tickets, popcorn, soda pop and drinks. I also had to clean up the auditorium between each show. Where did I work?
What is "a movie theater"?
The hygienist was happy that Jen was flossing every day. Where did this take place?
What is the dentist's office?
Strawberry, apple, orange, kiwi.
What are fruits?
I asked my boss if I could take Friday off. He said "you'll have to take a raincheck. I need you to work Friday."
Explain what "take a raincheck" means.
What is: go at a later date; to have to wait to do something.
This day is for "the opposite of frowns" on the first Friday in October. Name the opposite of "frown".
What is "smile"?
Devin is really good at picking out the correct size and color his customers need for their new outfit. Where does Devin work?
What is a clothing store?
Examples include: Macy's, The Gap, Children's Place
When the alarm sounded, they grabbed their special coats, jumped on the big red truck and raced to the emergency. Where did this take place?
What is the fire station?
Elephant, skyscraper, redwood tree.
What are tall things?
We had to "burn the midnight oil" to get all the inventory on the shelves before the big store sale tomorrow.
Explain what "burn the midnight oil" means.
What is: to stay up late or work overtime to finish a project.
Michelle wants to make Snickerdoodles for National "this" day on October 1st. Sophia thinks she should make Chocolate Chip instead.
Name what National day is October 1st.
What is "National Homemade Cookie Day"?
Sarah would rather spend her work time watering the flowers, and helping customers find the right plant to put in their yard. Where does Sarah work?
What is a nursery or Home & Garden store?
The PE teacher blew his whistle to start the basketball game. Where does this take place?
What is the basket ball court in the school gym?
Rainy, windy, cloudy, sunny
What are types of weather?
Patrick's new car has "all the bells and whistles" on it.
Explain what "all the bells and whistles" means.
What is: to have all the cool new features.
Examples on a car: hands-free parking, air conditioning, keyless entry and keyless start.
Halloween originated in "this" country. I thought it was only famous for St. Patrick's Day in March.
See if you can guess which country.
What is "Ireland"?
Anna wants to work with small children. Where can she work?
What is a daycare center, preschool, or as a baby sitter?
Kevin gave the clerk his letters and packages to mail. Where did this take place?
What is the post office? (UPS store, Kinko's, etc)
Bugs Bunny, Snoopy, Daffy Duck, Mickey Mouse
What are cartoon characters?