Idioms 2

The idiom PULL SOMEONE'S LEG means

• to hurt someone

• to laugh at someone

• to help someone

• to joke with someone

The idiom BREAK A LEG means

• good luck

• you will not pass

• you can't play sports

• you are ready

The idiom BREAK THE ICE means

• to do something to reduce shyness

• to do something to reduce sadness

• to do something to make someone happy

• to save someone from drowning

The idiom COUCH POTATO means

• someone who watches too much t.v

• someone who eats too many potatoes

• someone who cooks potatoes

• someone who washes clothes

The idiom GOING BANANAS means

• going crazy

• being hungry

• going out

• being lazy

She gave me the cold shoulder. 

• Her shoulder felt freezing. 
• She ignored me. 
• She needed a sweater. 

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He has butterflies in his stomach. 

• He has a colorful stomach. 
• There are bugs in his stomach. 
• He's nervous. 

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CCSS.L.2.5A

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You look a little down in the dumps.

• You are looking down

• You are angry.

• You are sad.

• You are scared of height

Bart has never been able to eat more than half a pizza before. But today, he thinks he can eat a whole one! His eyes are bigger than his stomach.

What is the meaning of "his eyes are bigger than his stomach?"

• He has really BIG eyes!

• He can eat a lot.

• His stomach is really small.

• He thinks he can eat more than he really can.

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We all voted for a class pet today. Everyone had a different idea. Even the teacher put his two cents in.

What does it mean to "put your two cents in?"

• to share your opinion or what you think.

• to give someone 2 pennies.

• to do math in your head.

• to pay the money you owe.

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