Idioms
Down in the dumps
Sad, feeling upset
As a teacher, I am a strong advocate for reading and literacy
Someone who fights for something or someone, especially someone who fights for the rights of others
Cold feet
To become nervous and change your mind
When Barack Obama become president, it was a pivotal moment in US history
Very important and affects the future
Barking up the wrong tree
Messing with the wrong person
It was a bountiful harvest - we had way more apples than we could eat!
Large in amount, a LOT
Rock the boat
When you do or say something that will upset people or cause problems
Kevon won the long race - although he isn't fast, he has a lot of stamina.
Ability or strength to keep doing something for a long time
In the doghouse
In trouble
The teacher said I didn't have to read the whole thing, only an excerpt from the story
A short piece or clip from a larger piece of a book or movie
Pull your weight
To do your share of the work
Tony could not stop thinking about a cold glass of water, it was sweltering outside.
Uncomfortably hot
Out on a limb
In a situation without any support; being in a risky situation
It was feasible to believe that she got an A - she was really intelligent.
Possible to do easily or conveniently
Add fuel to the fire
To make something worse
His long speech was tedious, everyone was yawning by the end.
Boring
Heart of gold
Very kind & generous
Armoni had a large cut on his leg and the nurse gingerly cleaned the wound so it didn't hurt very much
Very carefully or cautiously
Cool as a cucumber
You can minimize the dangers of driving by not texting while behind the wheel
Reduce - make smaller