What does the idiom "music to my ears" mean? Use it in a sentence.
it means something is exactly what you wanted to hear; Ale told me she started to love reading this year and it was music to my ears!
100
If you are really, really, really excited, you are as happy as who?
As happy as LARRY!
100
The MUN students always seem ________________; I don't know how they stay so calm and focused.
as cool as a cucumber
100
Ms. Zweber said to Salvador, "I'm sorry your project was ruined, but you have to _____________ and do it again."
go back to square
100
The idiom "a walk in the park" means what? Use it in a sentence.
a task that is very easy; Vanessa always does well on the idiom quizzes, so the Idiom Test will probably be a walk in the park for her.
200
This idiom means that the opportunity has passed you by. Use it in a sentence.
the ship has sailed; I could not turn in any missing work because the ship had sailed.
200
When the students told Ms. Zweber that The Diary of Anne Frank was their favorite book of all time, she didn't know if they were telling the truth or ___________.
telling her a white lie
200
If something you do creates serious problems, you are _________. Use this idiom in a sentence.
opening a can of worms; Gael knew he was opening a can of worms by sneaking out of the Book Fair, but he did it anyway.
200
What is a fair-weather fan or a fair-weather friend? Use the idiom in a sentence.
someone who only supports a team or a friend when things are good; Ms. Zweber is a fair-weather fan because she was only excited for the Vikings when they almost made it to the Super Bowl.
200
What does "to drag one's feet" mean? Use it in a sentence.
to do something reluctantly and without enthusiasm; Eugenio was dragging his feet last night because he did not want to study for the Idiom Test.
300
This idiom refers to being extremely surprised, shocked, or scared. Use it in a sentence.
to jump out of one's skin; As I was reading the book IT by Stephen King, I jumped out of my skin every time I heard a noise in my house.
300
This idiom means to say something embarrassing. Use it in a sentence.
Hector really put his foot in his mouth when he told Pato he has not read any of The Diary of Anne Frank and Ms. Zweber overheard him.
300
What does "to stick out like a sore thumb" mean? Use it in a sentence.
it means people notices you because you are different from everyone else; Ms. Zwebe'r dad stuck out like a sore thumb in Guadalajara because he wore shorts everywhere, even when it was only 8 degrees!
300
What does "my dogs are barking" mean? Use it in a sentence.
your feet are hurting; After getting out his seat 50 times and walking around the classroom, Nico's dogs were barking.
300
This idiom means you really, really want to know something. Use it in a sentence.
to have a burning question; Jimena's burning question was: Do Anne and Peter fall in love?
400
This idiom means to keep a secret. Use it in a sentence.
to keep it under one's hat; I thought Sara could keep the news under her hat, but she told everyone my secret.
400
What is the past tense of "She sticks out like a sore thumb"?
She STUCK out like a sore thumb.
400
This idiom means someone really annoys you.
to get under someone's skin; It really gets under Ms. Zweber's skin when Bernardo whines about taking notes.
400
A person who _________ really irritates you.
gets under your skin
400
What does "puppy love" mean? Use it in a sentence.
Daniel always says he is in love, but Ms. Zweber tells him it is just puppy love.
500
What is the past tense of "My dad puts his foot in his mouth"?
My dad PUT his foot in his mouth yesterday. (It doesn't change in the past tense.)
500
Which idiom refers to people who do everything together? Use the idiom in a sentence.
joined at the hip; Monse and Fer are joined at the hip. They do everything together!
500
What is the past tense of "He is telling a white lie"?
He TOLD a white lie.
500
These two idioms refer to something or someone who is incredibly romantic or emotional. Use one in a sentence.
to be corny or cheesy; Some girls like romantic books and movies, but Valeria thinks they are too cheesy.