Idioms
break a leg
an expression that is said to wish someone luck, usually before a performance
Describe the meaning of "rock" in all sentences:
They climbed on the large rock
She rocked in her chair because she was nervous
The rock concert was so loud it hurt my ears.
1. rock = stone or boulder
2. rock = movement characterized by swaying side to side
3. rock = type of music
It's not rocket science
I watched him attempting to make scrambled eggs. He was struggling. I shook my head and said, "come one now, it's not rocket science!"
expression commenting on someone making an easy task harder than it needs to be
Give two meanings of the word PARK and use them both in a sentence.
1. a public space for recreation
2. to put your car somewhere for a period of time
Bull in a china shop
a person who breaks things or who often makes mistakes or causes damage in situations that require careful thinking or behavior
Describe the meaning of "ring" in all sentences:
1. I hear my cellphone ring when someone calls me
2. He gave me a beautiful gold ring
1. a sound that is often high-pitched
2. a type of jewelry you wear on your finger
Speak of the Devil
Marley and Jose were talking about how well Devon did on his presentation. Suddenly, Devon walked up. Marley said "speaking of the Devil!"
The person we were just talking about showed up!
Give two meanings of the word TRAIN and use them both in a sentence.
1. to coach someone
2. a mode of transportation on a railroad
3. to work towards something
Kill two birds with one stone
get two things done with one task
Describe the meaning of "rose" in all sentences
1. She has a rose garden
2. Sales rose by 20% over summer.
1. A type of flower
2. past tense of "rise"
You can say that again
Ben said, "wow that movie was amazing!" Lucy nodded in agreement and replied, "you can say that again!"
to agree with someone
Give two meanings of the word SAW and use them both in a sentence.
1. past tense of "see"
2. a tool used for cutting wood
cold feet
doubt that is strong enough to prevent something that was planned
Describe the meaning of "spring" in the following sentences:
1. I’m sorry to spring it on you, but I'm moving tomorrow
2. He was born in the spring of 1944.
1. spring = to provide sudden and last-minute information
2. spring = a time of year (March-June)
Hit the sack
"Oh boy, it's been a long day" Wu said while yawning. "I think it's time for me to hit the sack. I'll see you in the morning"
Go to bed
Give two meanings of the word SPRING and use them both in a sentence.
1. the season after winter
2. a metal object that bounces
3. a source of clean, fresh water
hit the nail on the head
saying or doing something that is precisely right
Describe the meaning of "right" in the following sentences:
1. I’m sure I’m right.
2. Take a right turn at the intersection.
1. right = another word for correct
2. right = a direction; opposite of left
Get out of hand
The two men were arguing loudly, yelling at each other about things they could not agree on. I watched as their faces grew red with anger and I thought, "wow this conversation is really getting out of hand"
To lose control
Give two meanings of the word BANK and use them both in a sentence.
1. a place where you keep your money
2. the edge of a river or body of water