Figurative Language
I'm having a whale of a time at Camp Confidence!
A "whale of a time" means...
A great time; fun
I'm as happy as a clam when I get pizza!
"Happy as a clam" means...
Really happy
The beach is a wonderland.
What does this mean?
The beach is a place full of happiness and playfulness
I was as red as a lobster after I forgot to wear sunscreen!
I got a sunburn and it made my skin red
My brother said, "the coast is clear!" before we snuck to the freezer for more ice cream.
What does "the coast is clear" mean?
Someone can safely do something without being seen or noticed
The sand was like a field of tiny, sparkling diamonds.
What does this mean?
The sand was shining in the sun
The waves crashed into the beach like thunder.
What does this mean?
The waves were loud and powerful
She is always complaining that she is a bad singer, but I think she is just fishing for compliments.
"Fishing for compliments" means...
To try to get people to say nice things about someone
I don't want to rock the boat by giving my students homework during Camp!
To "rock the boat" means...
To upset someone or cause a problem
We should batten down the hatches before this thunderstorm.
What does "batten down the hatches" mean?
To prepare for something that's about to happen that you're not looking forward to
Jody runs a tight ship!
What does "runs a tight ship" mean?
To control something firmly and effectively
When my friend's boyfriend broke up with her, I told her, "Don't worry, there are plenty of fish in the sea!"
What does "plenty more fish in the sea" mean?
There are many other people or possibilities to be found
She is trying to make waves on the fashion scene with her unusual taste in clothes.
What does "make waves" mean?
To shock or upset people with something new or different
The tide tickled my toes.
What does this mean?
The beach is my therapist!
What does this mean?
Going out for a day on the beach can be great for your mental health. Some people feel like it helps them feel better
When I first moved to a big city from the countryside, I felt like a fish out of water.
"Fish out of water" means...
A person who feels awkward or unhappy because they are in an unfamiliar situation
The ocean is like a mighty beast!
What does this mean?
The ocean is very strong and dangerous
The sea is my home.
What does this mean?
This is a phrase people use when if they feel at home at the beach
I swam against the tide when I wanted pineapple on my pizza but no one else did.
What does "swam against the tide" mean?
Doing something in disagreement with everyone else
The world is your oyster!
What does this mean?
You can achieve anything you wish in life or go anywhere because you have the opportunity or ability to do so