Idioms 1
My first idea for my project didn't work out, now it's time to go back to the drawing board.
What does this idiom mean: back to the drawing board?
it failed and it's time to start all over
Faberge, a jeweler, made eggs from rare mentals and jewels. A Russian emperor liked them so much that he often gave them away as gifts. The elaborate eggs are only a few inches high. Some have tiny clocks inside them. Others hold small pictures or toys. The highest price ever paid for a Faberge egg was more than $5.5 million!
What is the main idea?
What Faberge eggs are like
Felipe was used to his legs hanging off the end of his bed. He didn't mind pants that hit him above his ankles and shirt sleeves that barely went past his elbows. But having to duck under doorways was hard to get used to.
We can infer that Felipe is...
very tall
Doctors think that wearing red-tinted glasses can relieve sadness. Some people get very moody and sad in the winter. They may be affected by brief days. Bright lights help some people but not everyone. The reddish light coming thorugh rose-colored glasses seems to make people feel happy.
What is the main idea?
how colored glasses may help people feel better
It was my first time playing the piano in front of an audience, I couldn't stop the feeling of butterflies in my stomach.
What is the meaning of this idiom: butterflies in my stomach?
being nervous
Are you sure you want to run for class president while playing in the orchestra and playing tennis? I think you might be biting off more than you can chew.
What does this idiom mean: biting off more than you can chew?
take on too many task or take a task that is too big
There are many ways to learn about people. You can learn a lot about people by simply watching or talking to them. Looking at the floor can also give you information about people. You can tell where people walk most frequently because of the worn carpet. The next time you're riding in someone else's car, notice the music on the radio. The type of music played on the station can tell a lot about the person!
What is the main idea?
how to learn about people
Nick shoved a fistful of mashed peas into his mouth, and then threw his cup on the floor. When Rick bent over to pick up the cup, Nick squealed and grabbed his brother's hair. "You little monster!" Rick laughed.
We can infer that Nick is a....
baby
Every year hungry deer do millions of dollars' worth of damage to young pine trees. Scientists in Washington have found a way to protect the trees. They use a substance called selenium. Selenium produces a bad smell when dissolved. A bit of this element is put in the ground near trees. Rain dissolves the selenium, and the trees absorb it. The bad smell keeps the deer away until the trees are fully grown.
What is the main idea?
how trees can be protected from deer
He said that he didn't want to see the movie because the movie poster was lame. I told him that we can't judge a book by it's cover.
What is the meaning of this idiom: judge a book by it's cover?
can't judge something by it's appearance
It wasn't fair. It was my recital but my little sister started singing and totally stole my thunder!
What is the meaning of this idiom: stole my thunder?
to steal attention
In real life, rattlesnakes try to avoid people and seldom attack. Most people are bitten only after they step on these snakes. A rattlesnake may not even inject its poison when it bites. In fact, more Americans die from insect stings than from snakebites!
What is the main idea?
how rattlesnakes aren't as dangerous as everyone believes
"How were tryouts?" Kate's mom chirped. Kate dropped her racket on the couch and slumped down beside it. "I stayed at the baseline," she mumbled. "I should have run to the net more." Kate's mom wrapped her up in a huge hug. "Aw, honey. There's always next year."
We can infer that Kate....
didn't make the tennis team
The diamond is a hard element that can cut through almost any metal. That is why it is often used for industrial purposes. Whole diamond stones are set into tools. Dust from crushed diamond stones is used for coating the edges of tools. Care must be taken when exposing diamonds to extreme heat because heat can turn them into graphite. Graphite is the soft material used in the manufacture of lead for pencils.
What is the main idea?
how diamonds are used in industry
She walked in right as I was trying to steal her phone, I was caught red handed!
What is the meaning of this idiom: caught red handed?
caught in the act of doing something
It sounds like you aren't enjoying your job anymore. It might be time to hang up your boots.
What is the meaning of this idiom: hang up your boots?
stop doing something
Kitty O'Neil wanted to become a stunt person. She performed incredible stunts, such as 100-foot falls. O'Neill has been deaf since birth. She says she can concentrate better than most people who can hear. She is not bothered by the sounds around her.
how O'Neil's disability has helped her career
When Nick opened the door, he was overwhelmed by an awful smell. "Phew!" Nick pinched his nose. "What happened to you?" Mike shook his head. "I was just trying to pet your black and white cat, but it got mad and sprayed me!" "My cat?" Nick asked. "I don't have a cat!"
What can you infer happened?
Mike petted a skunk and not a cat.
The temperature of Antartica once fell to 128 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. In the summertime, temperatures average well below freezing. Most of the land is covered with ice that is up to 2 miles thick. Only a few strong mosses and sturdy spiders can live on this big block of ice. Since very little snow or rain falls there, Antartica is a desert.
about a desert with extremely cold temperatures
He trained for so long and expected to win the race that when he got second place he was green with envy.
What does this idiom mean: green with envy?
extremely jealous
She realized she didn't want to be at the party so she flew the coop.
What does this idiom mean: flew the coop?
To escape quickly or unannounced
Product codes on items consist of bars and numbers on the product label. The first number tell which company made the item. The last numbers identify the product and size. A laser reads the bars at the checkout. A computer finds the price for that product and prints the price on the cash-register slip. Store owners can change prices of items by changing the computer. The records in the computer help the owners learn which goods sell well.
What is the main idea?
how the product-code system is effective
Manuel held the sandwich bag by a corner and made a face. "I've heard of green eggs and ham," Manuel's stepmom said, "but green peanut butter and jelly? No thanks!" "Ha ha, very funny," Manuel said. "Let's find out what else is in here."
We can infer that Manuel....
found an old sandwich in his backpack.
Air plants, such as mosses and lichens, grow on buildings and stones and get their food and water from the air around them. Other plants such as mistletoe get their food and water from the trees they live on. Sometimes these trees die if the plants take away too much food or water.
What is the main idea?
how some plants don't live in soil
From the plane they had a bird's-eye view of the entire town.
What is the meaning of this idiom: bird's-eye view?
view from above