Idioms

Front

He did not want the talk to get out of hand.

Back

out of control

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

Front

made up her mind

Back

decided

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

Front

Natali practiced her lines for the play. She knew the lines by heart.

Back

memorized the lines

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

I crossed my fingers with anticipation!

Back

good luck

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

Front

The new Playstation cost an arm and a leg!

Back

was very expensive

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

Front

A little birdie told me that the test would be next week!

Back

Someone told me a secret

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Front

Ben is one tough cookie, he did all his chores and helped his brother with his homework.

Back

He works hard

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

Front

What does “it’s raining cats and dogs” really mean?

Back

It’s raining hard today!

Front

Xavier's mom did not give him permission to go to the park but he went anyways and now he's in hot water. What does “he’s in hot water” really mean?

Back

He is in big trouble!

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

Front

I need you to be all ears because what I have to say is life changing.

What does “all ears” really mean?

Back

I am listening very closely to what you have to say.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B