Later Developing Idioms
Going on a ski trip over spring break is a long shot but well worth trying!
Only the slightest chance of occuring - not likely to actually happen
You see a brush, large cans, and a drop cloth on the couch when you get home from school. It smells like chemicals in your living room. When your mom comes out of the kitchen, you can see she has purple on her hands. What might she be doing
Painting the living room
Harm
Benefit
Define the word:
Tropical
In January, I can't wait to leave NJ and get to the warm, tropical weather in Florida.
Warm/hot
Accomplish
Achieve
The teacher reviewed our proposal and now we are back to square one.
We must start all over
Your neighbor is building something small in the backyard. He has wood, a hammer, nails and paint. He finally a paints the small roof red and adds some seeds. What do you think he could be building?
A birdhouse
Part
Whole
Define the word: Sly
The sly fox snuck into the chicken coop and stole three eggs without the woman realizing.
Sneaky
Directions
Instructions
I have butterflies in my stomach about our trip to Fiesta Texas that is coming up.
I feel nervous, anxious, excited
You are told to quickly pack a suitcase, but to make sure to grab a bathing suit, a towel, and clothes for 3 days. Your parents told you they already packed sunscreen, chairs, and an umbrella. Where might you be going for the weekend?
Shiny
Dull
Define the word: Conceal
The mother concealed the boy's birthday presents in a closet so he couldn't find them.
Hide
Estimate
Guess
You need to take a stand when they talk to you.
To express your support of, defense of or opposition to something
Your teacher is talking about the pyramids, pharaohs, and tombs. She begins to tell you about Cleopatra and King Tut. What class are you in?
Social Studies
Tomorrow
Yesterday
Define the word: Commotion
The noisy children caused such a commotion in their classroom that even the principal came down to talk to them.
Noisy/loud disturbance
Illustration
Picture
We had a quiz out of the blue.
Completely unexpected
The girl saved all her money. It was exactly what she wanted. She imagined gliding down the road pedaling effortlessly. She finally had enough money to make her dream come true. What was her dream?
To buy a bike
Create
Destroy
Define the word: Evaluate
The teacher will evaluate her students' knowledge of Ancient Egypt by giving them a test.
test/see what they do and do not know/judge/gauge/assess
Reliable
Dependable