Idioms
What does it mean to "cross your fingers?"
I’m crossing my fingers that it doesn’t rain today.
Hope for good luck
What are two meanings for the word "march?"
Meaning 1: The month when St. Patrick’s Day happens.
Meaning 2: To walk in a parade or with a group.
I’m small and green.
Some people think I bring good luck.
I usually have three leaves.
I’m a symbol of Ireland.
What am I?
I am a clover/shamrock!
Name one thing that's lucky like a four leaf clover!
Horse shoe, rabbit's foot, etc.
What color is most associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
What does "hit the jackpot" mean?
He hit the jackpot when he found two tickets to the concert.
To have great success or luck, usually suddenly
What is an antonym for lucky?
Unlucky, unfortunate, etc.
I appear after rain.
I have many colors.
Leprechaun stories say treasure is near me.
My end may hold gold.
What am I?
I am a rainbow!
Name two things that you can wear on St. Patrick's day!
Green socks, green shirt, etc.
What plant is a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day?
Clover/shamrock
What does the "luck of the draw" mean?
Getting the front seat was just the luck of the draw.
Something that happens by chance, often good luck
What is a synonym for celebration?
Party, festival, gathering, etc.
I’m small and magical.
I wear green clothes and a hat.
I protect a pot of gold.
Catching me might make me grant wishes.
What am I?
I am a leprechaun!
Name three things that are shiny like gold!
Crown, ring, trophy
What day is St. Patrick's Day on every year?
March 17th
What does "green with envy" mean?
She was green with envy when her friend got the last piece of cake.
Feeling jealous of someone
What is a tradition?
Wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day is a fun tradition.
A custom or habit passed down through generations
I’m the color of grass.
Wearing me helps you avoid getting pinched on St. Patrick's Day.
I’m the main color of St. Patrick’s Day.
What am I?
I am the color green!
Name four things that are small like a leprechaun!
Mice, bugs, coins, beans
What country did St. Patrick's Day start in?
Ireland
What does the "luck of the Irish" mean"
She found a shiny coin on the sidewalk. It was the luck of the Irish!
Good luck or unexpected fortune
* This phrase comes from the idea that Irish people were thought to be very lucky, especially during gold mining in America. Today, it’s used for any kind of good fortune! *
What is a jig?
At the St. Patrick’s Day festival, the children learned a traditional Irish jig and clapped along to the music.
A lively dance, usually Irish, often performed to fast music
I am shiny and yellow.
Leprechauns like to collect me.
I’m often found in a pot.
What am I?
I am gold!
Name five things that are green like a clover!
1. Grass
2. Broccoli
3. Leaves
4. Frogs
5. Limes
What colors are in the Irish flag? (hint... there are three!)
Green, white, and orange