Front

We tried to throw Ms. Parker a surprise party, but you let the cat out of the bag.

Back

told the secret

Answer explanation

If you let the cat out of the bag, you told a secret or spoiled a surprise.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

I got Honor Roll this trimester and my mom is over the moon!

Back

excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

"This homework is a piece of cake!" said Alex.

Back

easy

Answer explanation

If something is a piece of cake,then it's very easy.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

My sister is down in the dumps because she didn't get the new job she wanted.

Back

sad

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

I didn't do my homework, but neither did Bill, so we're in the same boat.

Back

have the same problem

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

I had a busy day, but now it's time to hit the hay.

Back

go to sleep

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Front

not my cup of tea

Back

something I don't like

Answer explanation

If something is not your cup of tea, then you don't like it.

Front

I have to give a presentation in front of the class, but I have butterflies in my stomach!

Back

feel nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

"I have a math test tomorrow, so tonight I really need to hit the books."

Back

do homework/study

Answer explanation

When you hit the books, you study or do your homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Front

I keep losing in Fortnite. I think I'm going to throw in the towel and log off for tonight.

Back

give up

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B