IDIOMS

jump on the bandwagon

• to do something because many other people are doing it
• to join a rock band
• to exercise each day
• to work on a farm or in agriculture

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

keep a stiff upper lip

• to make faces at someone
• to be brave, even when you are upset
• refuse to smile
• to smell something unpleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

rain check

• a ticket to attend an event at a later date
• something a meteorologist does
• slippery roads or sidewalks
• apparel worn during wet weather

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

in the same boat

• fishing together
• sharing the same problem or difficulty
• traveling by water
• going to the same place as someone else

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

at the end of your rope

• not having enough rope
• standing on the border of your property
• completely out of patience
• extremely happy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

go back to square one

• to fail and start over
• to give up
• to play hopscotch
• to begin a new puzzle

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

cool as a cucumber

• sad; emotional
• too cool; needing a jacket
• describing someone who loves vegetables
• extremely calm

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

bark up the wrong tree

• to have the wrong idea about something
• to go hunting but not find anything
• to search for a missing cat
• to be angry with a friend

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

like a fish out of water

• in an unusual or awkward situation
• unable to breathe
• very unhappy
• able to make friends easily

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

get something off your chest

• to share something that is bothering or upsetting you
• to come up with a great idea
• to have difficulty breathing
• to be happy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B