Math Idioms
Animal Idioms
Sports Idioms
Body Parts Idioms
Spooky Idioms
100
I decided to kill two birds with one stone.
Do two things at once.
100
I chickened out of going to the haunted house.
Decide not to do something because you're scared
100
Wow, that answer you had in class was a real home run, Billy! Here's $100.
A great job, answer, or result.
100
Don't try to mess around, I've got my eye on you.
No matter what I'm doing, I'm watching you.
100
I can't believe my best friend would stab me in the back like that.
Betray someone.
200
One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
What you have is worth more than what you could have.
200
Don't be a copy cat!
Doing the same thing as someone else.
200
If you want to succeed in life, the ball is in your court.
You have the responsibility.
200
I got tickets to see the Nuggets/Warriors game, but it was a popular game to get tickets for, so it cost me an arm and a leg.
It cost a lot of money.
200
At first the party seemed like it was going well when a lot of people showed up, but the devil was in the details. We didn't have enough cups or food, and no one was having fun.
Things look good on the surface, but closer looks show problems.
300
After I saw Danny give Teresa flowers, I finally put two and two together and realized that they were dating.
To connect the dots, to realize something is happening after seeing a lot of clues.
300
I've had enough of all this horseplay!
Goofing and pushing each other around.
300
One of us had to present our group's answers, so I took one for the team and did it.
Do something that others don't want to do, so they don't have to do it.
300
I'm so busy at school, I'm just trying to keep my head above water.
Keep managing a situation, barely handle the amount of stress.
300
Are you ok? You look like you've seen a ghost!
To appear very shocked and scared.
400
Out here in Colorado, people who drive Subarus, go skiing, and like the Broncos are a dime a dozen.
Very common, found everywhere
400
I let the cat out of the bag!
Reveal a secret.
400
Today Mr. Rambow threw the class a curveball and made us do math blindfolded.
Creating an unexpected challenge or difficulty.
400
Just before my performance started, I had butterflies in my stomach.
Being very nervous and nauseous.
400
I thought this restaurant would be busy, but it's like a ghost town here.
It is nearly or completely empty.
500
One of my students told me that he forgot his homework at home, but that doesn't add up because I saw him with it this morning.
Doesn't make sense, facts don't go together.
500
I could eat peanut M&Ms until the cows come home.
For a very long time.
500
I really dropped the ball today in class when I forgot to bring all the supplies I needed.
To make a mistake and mess up.
500
My mom told me that pumpkins are just the rotted heads of trolls, but I think that she's pulling my leg.
Tease someone by telling them something untrue.
500
I know we all want to know who threw the gum on the floor, but I don't want to turn this into some kind of witch hunt!
A crazy search that involves blaming innocent people.