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Good luck on your play tonight! Break a leg!
What does "break a leg" mean?
A) Hurt yourself
B) Do a great job
C) Run away
It’s bedtime! I’m so tired, I’m going to hit the hay.
What does "hit the hay" mean?
A) Jump on a pile of hay
B) Go to sleep
C) Play outside
It was just a small mistake. No need to cry over spilled milk!
What does "cry over spilled milk" mean?
A) Get upset over something that can’t be changed
B) Make a big mess
C) Drink a lot of milk
Even though she lost her job, she reminded herself that there's always a silver lining - this could be the perfect chance to pursue her dream job.
What does "silver lining" mean?
A. Something good that occurs because of a bad situation
B. A warning sign of something bad to come
C. She will become a painter
This math test was a piece of cake!
What does "piece of cake" mean?
A) Very easy
B) Very tasty
C) Very confusing
My sister let the cat out of the bag about our trip to Disneyland.
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
A) Released a cat
B) Told a secret
C) Got a new pet
I forgot to do my homework, and now I’m in hot water with my teacher.
What does "in hot water" mean?
A) Taking a bath
B) In trouble
C) Feeling very warm
After hearing that he made the basketball team, he was on cloud nine.
What does "on cloud nine" mean?
A. To be really happy
B. To be really sad
B. To be on an airplane
I got cold feet before my big speech, but I did it anyway.
What does "cold feet" mean?
A) My feet were freezing
B) I got scared and nervous
C) I was excited
I had butterflies in my stomach before my big soccer game.
What does "butterflies in my stomach" mean?
A) Felt nervous or excited
B) Ate too much candy
C) Ate butterflies
When my teacher started telling a funny story, I was all ears!
What does "all ears" mean?
A) Listening carefully
B) Wearing big headphones
C) Growing bigger ears
I've given you all the information you need to make a decision, so now the ball is in your court.
What does "the ball is in your court" mean?
A. It's the other person's turn to make a move
B. You need to pass the basketball
C. It's your turn to make a move
I accidentally spilled the beans about Mom’s surprise party.
What does "spilled the beans" mean?
A) Made a mess
B) Told a secret
C) Dropped my lunch
Hold your horses! We’ll leave for the park soon.
What does "hold your horses" mean?
A) Be patient
B) Ride a horse
C) Go fast
You’re so quiet! What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue?
What does "cat got your tongue" mean?
A) A cat is playing with your tongue
B) You don’t know what to say
C) You are meowing like a cat
The new employee is talented, but he's a loose cannon - he often lashes out in meetings.
What does "loose cannon" mean?
B. Someone who gets mad easily
C. Someone who is shy
I stayed home from school because I was feeling under the weather.
What does "under the weather" mean?
A) Outside in the rain
B) Sick or not feeling well
C) Playing in the snow
When you guessed the answer, you hit the nail on the head!
What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?
A) Used a hammer
B) Made a mistake
C) Got something exactly right
I was walking on eggshells around my brother because he was in a bad mood.
What does "walking on eggshells" mean?
A) Stepping on real eggs
B) Being very careful not to upset someone
C) Playing a game with eggs
I waited too long to buy the Lego set, and now they're sold out - I really missed the boat on that opportunity.
What does "missed the boat" mean?
A. Missed the chance to do something
B. Did not get on the boat in time
C. Was prepared