Idioms
We thought that our neighbor’s, the Jones family, were rich beyond our wildest dreams, but it turns out that we’re all in the same boat.
We are going through this together.
You may want to have my phone number around just in case your house has a leaky pipe! My services come in handy when your house is having problems with the kitchen sink, faucet, or bath tub. What is this person's occupation? How do you know?
Plumber
Everyone else at the party wanted garbage pizza but Tim because he detested vegetables.
HATED
STAR
Semi = Half, What is a semicircle?
Half of a Circle
If Kim thinks that I’m going to let her copy my math homework, she’s barking up the wrong tree.
Kim is asking the wrong person.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
Candy Store
Grandpa didn’t know that Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
CHANGE
SEAL
Animal, To close
Auto = Self, Graph = something written
What is an autograph?
A person's signature
After playing for three straight quarters, the quarterback was running out of steam.
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running. Where am I?
Swimming Pool
When the other moms heard about how Charlene had won the baking contest, her email box was flooded with inquiries for her award winning muffin recipe.
QUESTIONS / ASKING FOR INFORMATION
TIRE
Post = after, Script = Writing
What is a postscript?
Writing that comes after
Jimbo was too tired to finish the assignment, so he decided to hit the hay.
Go to sleep.
I was allowed to push the cart. The front left wheel was broken, so the cart wobbled down each aisle. Mother put various packages and boxes in the cart, but I didn’t notice. I was trying to keep the cart going straight as it got heavier and heavier. Where am I?
Grocery Store
Jeremiah joked around so much that when he told the others about the accident that had occurred, they didn’t believe that he was being earnest.
HONEST
JAM
Pre = before, What does PREVIEW mean?
To view beforehand.
Working at the Burger King was at first overwhelming to Kyle, but now he knows the ropes.
Knows how to perform his job duties.
As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up! Where am I?
Car Wash
With the field torn up by the players’ cleats, and the cold rain falling in waves, conditions on the playing field were dismal.
AWFUL
HANDLE
Door handle, Hold / Feeling
Re = again, what does replay mean?
Play Again