Idioms #1

bite my tongue

• clumsy or very awkward

• commit to something that you cannot actually do

• keep myself from saying something

• do everything you can to help someone

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

cool your jets

• slow down or relax

• get someone’s attention

• change your opinion or the way you feel about something

• he is holding a grudge

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

run out of steam

• tire or suddenly lose energy

• hurry up

• extremely funny; hilarious

• be noticeable because you are unusual in some way

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

raining cats and dogs

• raining very hard

• surprises or shocks

• caused the person to cry

• be noticeable because you are unusual in some way

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

feeling ill or not feeling well

• under the weather

• up in arms

• we’re all in the same boat

• worried sick

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

turn over a new leaf

• attempt or try something

• decide to do something; commit to something

• very worried about something

• do something to change your life for the better; start over

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

be careful with money; be thrifty

• pinch pennies

• put on your thinking cap

• reduced someone to tears

• keep an eye on

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

so angry that you feel flushed and hot

• in the blink of an eye

• hot under the collar

• it cost an arm and a leg

• lend an ear

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

in the doghouse

• were in a bad mood from the moment you woke up

• exciting, thrilling, or terrifying

• change the way you think or feel about something

• out of favor or in trouble

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

go the extra mile

• do more than is necessary or expected

• be so excited you cannot sit still

• wearing your best clothes to make yourself noticeable

• energy, enthusiasm

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B