Idioms
Over the years, he had squirreled away a huge amount of money so that he could enjoy his retirement to the full. What does "squirrel away" mean?
What is " to save money to be used later"?
Similiar to "save for a rainy day"
Name the 2 homophones in this sentence.
Meet me at the meat market at 2:00PM Monday.
What are 1. Meet- to see someone
2. Meat: a type of protein like chicken, beef, etc.
Autumn is another name for this season.
What is Fall?
Autumn is also call "Fall" because that is when the leaves fall off the trees.
The cold made me stay home.
Name 2 meanings for "cold" in this sentence.
What is:
1. the temperature outside
2. an illness
Wheat, Rye, Sourdough
What are: types of bread
Although the storm caused significant damage, the worst is over, and we’re out of the woods in terms of immediate danger. What does "out of the woods" mean?
What is "to be free from a difficult situation or challenge"?
This expression is often heard when someone is sick.
Name the 2 homophones in this sentence.
I was disappointed to ride on the plain one instead of the Disney themed plane.
What is:
1. Plain-not fancy
2. Plane- a mode of transportation that flies in the air
I'm going to plunge into the deep end of the pool when we get to the hotel.
Name a synonym for "plunge".
What is "dive"?
Megan dropped her glasses in the kitchen.
Name 2 meanings for "glasses".
What is:
1. something you wear to see better
2. a container to drink out of
Puyallup, Tacoma, Spokane, Seattle
What are: cities in Washington State?
Robert already has missing assignments. It’s time to turn over a new leaf and get his homework done. What does "turn over a new leaf" mean?
What is to begin again; to start anew; to reform; to refresh.
I need to write a letter of recommendation.
Name another kind of "write".
Hint the word would be spelled differently.
What is "Right"?
Example: My mother is right-handed.
Wearing a warm coat is needless in Arizona in the summer.
Which word is a synonym for "needless"?
"Important" or "unnecessary"
What is "unnecessary"
Tom has a big fan.
Name 2 meanings for "fan".
What is:
1. a machine that blows air around
2. an admirer
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
What are: types of weather?
Jill is driving me nuts. She won't stop talking in class when the teacher is giving instructions. What does "driving me nuts" mean?
What is to exasperate or make someone feel annoyed
Name the 2 homophones in this sentence.
I ate a pair of juicy pears for lunch.
What is: 1. Pair: 2 of a kind
2. Pear: a fruit
Don't linger in the movie theater after the show is over.
Name a synonym for "linger".
What is "remain", or "stay"?
Lucy needs to change her clothes.
Name 2 meanings for the word "change".
Hint: only 1 meaning will go with the sentence above
What is:
1. To make or become different.
2. Coins of lower value used to make purchases.
Albertson's, Safeway, Fred Meyer.
What are: grocery stores?
I found the perfect birthday gift for my mom. I hid it at my grandma's house so Mom wouldn't get wind of it.
What does "get wind of it" mean?
What is to learn of or hear a piece of information that was supposed to be a secret.
Name the 2 homophones in this sentence.
I went to the mountains looking for a piece of peace and quiet.
What is 1. Piece: a single part of something
Peace: calm, happy
Joe's good work on his job will merit him a bonus at the end of the year.
What is another word for "merit"?
What is "earn"?
Michael is going to camp with friends at Camp Puyallup this summer.
Name 2 meanings for "camp" in this sentence.
What is:
1. To set up temporary shelter outside to sleep.
2. A place where people can stay in tents or cabins for recreation.
Walking, swimming, riding a bike, lifting weights
What are types of exercise activities?