idioms Nobel - 4th grade

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

• He was born to a rich family
• He was born hungry
• He was born with teeth

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Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
It's time to take your turn.

• It's raining cats and dogs
• The ball is in your court
• Reach for the stars

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He likes to toot his own horn really means...

• He talks loudly.
• He plays in a band.
• He brags all the time.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

• Carla takes yoga classes.
• She said something embarrassing.
• Carla ate a snack.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.

• Let's hit the hay.
• He tried not to "make waves".
• Stuck between a rock and a hard place.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
That's a low price.

• That's dirt cheap.
• Don't let the bed bugs bite.
• Shake a leg.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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That's for the birds really means...

• That is birdseed
• That's not for me.
• That's a worm.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Keep your chin up really means...

• Don't feel bad. Stay positive.
• Don't look down.
• You did horrible.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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What is an idiom ?

• two unlike things that are compared using like or as

• an idiot

• a word or phrase which means something different from its literal meaning.

• means exactly what the words are expressing

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Don't cry over spilled milk.

• You spilled milk on the floor.
• You spilled something on the floor.
• Don't cry because it is not a big deal.  
• Cry, Cry, Cry

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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