Figurative Language

Front

What does it mean to "Hold your horses?"

Back

Wait a moment and slow down.

Front

"Skating on thin ice"

Back

He was going to get in trouble if he wasn't careful.

Front

"Spill the beans"

Back

Share the news before you should.

Front

What does it mean to "Drop the ball?"

Back

You made a poor choice.

Front

What does "Cat got your tongue" mean?

Back

Dad was speechless.

Front

What does "teach an old dog new tricks" mean?

Back

It is tough to teach new things to some people.

Front

What does the phrase "I am a scaredy cat" imply when it comes to haunted houses?

Back

I am scared of haunted houses.

Front

What does it mean when it's said that Sir Lancelot had the heart of a lion?

Back

was brave.

Front

When mom yelled, her words were daggers. Mom...

Back

hurt my feelings.

Front

The teacher entered and the classroom was a zoo! The classroom...

Back

was very crazy.