Idioms in Context

Idioms 1

100

When the teacher was teaching the important lesson I was "all ears!"

What does all ears mean?

Listening intently 

200

I can't stop yawning, I think it is time for me to "hit the sack."

What does "hit the sack" mean?

Go to bed

300

I know that I'm going to have to save up for months for the new bike I want, it costs an arm and a leg!

What does costs and arm and a leg mean? 

Very expensive 

400

When my mom finds out that I broke her favorite pair of sunglasses, I know I'm going to be  "in hot water."

What does "in hot water" mean?

In trouble 

500

"Okay class" My teacher said "The bell is about to ring for dismissal, so it's time for us to call it a day"

What does "call it a day" mean?

Stop working 

Idioms 2

100

Ms. Greco must be feeling "under the weather" because she isn't at work today!

What does "under the weather?" mean? 

Sick 

200

Mario Kart is a "piece of cake," I win every single time!

What does "piece of cake" mean? 

Easy

300

I can't believe my friend "spilled the beans" and told everyone about my secret surprise party.

What does "spill the beans" mean?

to tell a secret 

400

I had "butterflies in my stomach" before I had to present my project to the whole class. 

What does butterflies in my stomach mean?

feeling nervous 

500

"Hold your horses!" My grandma said. "You need to do the dishes before you leave!"

What does hold your horses mean?

Wait

Idioms 3

100

I think my friend must be "feeling blue".. she can't stop crying.

What does "feeling blue" mean?

Sad

200

I was on cloud 9 when my mom surprised me with a trip to Disney World!

What does "on cloud 9" mean? 

Very excited and happy 

300

This history test seems like it is going to be very hard, I really need to "hit the books!"

What does "hit the books" mean?

Study

400

I "slept like a baby" for 12 hours last night and woke up so refreshed!

What does sleep like a baby mean? 

Sleep well and restful 

500

I wish I brought my umbrella.... it's raining cats and dogs out there!

What does raining cats and dogs mean?

raining very hard

Idioms 4

100

I told my friend "Break a leg!!" before her big dance performance on stage.

What does "break a leg?" mean?

Good luck

200

My dad asked me to "give him a hand" with taking the groceries in to the house.

What does "give me a hand" mean?

To help someone

300

I am going to be a couch potato all weekend and watch tv all day and eat pizza.

What does "couch potato" mean?

lazy/doing nothing 

400

I love to "pig out" at Thanksgiving and eat pies, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing.

What does "pig out" mean?

to eat a lot 

500

I know I'm going to "have a ball" at the trampoline park with all my friends!

What does "have a ball" mean?

to have a lot of fun