Idioms 1
I found a big error in my math, so I had to go back to square one and try again.
To start over or begin again
Doing my homework was a piece of cake.
Easy
I thought Sasha liked me, but she gave me the cold shoulder in class.
To ignore someone, be unfriendly
I was trying to pay attention to my math teacher, but I was a million miles away.
Feeling sad/upset
To make a firm demand
Face the consequence of your actions
Mrs. Smith announced that everyone needed to turn in their permission slips today. Sam didn't have his, so he asked Mrs. Smith if he could turn it in tomorrow, but she said he missed the boat.
Missed your chance
At the mall around Christmas, I can't help but think "this place is a zoo".
It's very chaotic
My mom told me to do my chores. Since I was playing my video games, it went in one ear and out the other.
Danny doesn't usually follow trends, but he jumped on the bandwagon and bought the sneakers.
To do something that is popular, to follow trends
Very hungry
I missed a week of school because I was sick. I told my teachers that I could make up all of the work in one night, but I think I bit off more than I can chew.
Take on more than you can handle or take on a task that is too big
There was an emergency at the store while I was shopping. Luckily, the worker's stepped up to the plate and were able to handle the situation.
Take action
Sheila told James she had something important to tell him. James responded with "I'm all ears".
Paying close attention to what they're saying, listening to what they're saying
I'll agree to the go to the play, but I draw the line at going to the cast get together.
Set a limit, won't go beyond, won't do
She is an open book.
She has nothing to hide.
Maya can't decide whether to buy a new video game or a new bike with her birthday money. She's on the fence about which one she should buy.
The class was getting out of hand. It made the sub feel overwhelmed.
Jimmy looked horrible when he got to school today. He must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.
My mom knows a lot of people. She can probably pull some strings to get you an invitation to the Award Ceremony.
To ask a favor from somebody
Jeremy had a presentation in class. He didn't feel prepared, but when his teacher called his name, he knew it was showtime.
It's time to start
John stayed home from school because he was feeling a little under the weather.
Feeling sick
We were learning something new it math class, but it was hard for me to wrap my head around it. I had to ask the teacher for a little extra help.
Understand something
My grandma's garden is overflowing with plants, they just won't stop growing! She really has a green thumb.