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The conductor told the elephants when to stop and start but let them play as they wished .
The musicians "improvised" as they played.
invented without preparation.
Let the cat out of the bag.
Told a secret
Shake a leg
Hurry up
If you're present , raise your hand.
Think of another meaning of present.
A gift, the present time
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Most people ike a good hug now and then, but Jayson Littman thinks some people are
hug-deprived. To make sure people get enough hugs, Jayson goes to a park in New York City on
Sundays. Jayson will entice people by holding out his arms.
to attract or lure.
Bury your head in the sand.
Ignore the fact.
Full of hot air
Talking nonsense.
Bow
Give two meanings of the word bow
Taking a bow after a recital.
I got a bow and arrow set for my birthday.
The heavier the stone, the faster it nust be tossed. If it is below a certain velocity,
the stone will sink.
Speed
Came out of his shell.
Overcame shyness.
Break the ice
Get people talking
Wind
To wind a clock ( turning or twisting)
The wind blew from the north (movement of air)
Within the center of this spinning mass is the eye of the storm. Around the eye rage fierce
winds and torrential rains.
Very heavy.
Got her feet wet.
tried something in a small way.
In the doghouse
In big trouble.
Project
To project your voice. (extend outward)
That science project took longer. (special school assignment)
At holiday time, many people hang mistletoe. But what many people don't know is that
mistletoe is a parasite.
An organism that lives off others.
Button your lip
keep quiet
on the ball
knowledgeable, alert
Seal
A marine carnivore
A substance used to join two things together so as to prevent them from coming apart.