Idiomatic Expressions

The early bird catches the worm.

• Don't take your first opportunity.

• Don't be late/ slow

• Make your business deals in the morning

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Don't spill the beans.

• Don't tell the secret.

• Be careful at dinner.

• Don't be messy.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

He's robbing the cradle.

• He's stealling some furniture.

• He expects too much from his children.

• His girlfriends is much younger than him

She went to the powder room.

• She went to the water closet.

• She's already sleeping.

• She went to church.

This is a piece of cake

• I want the rest of it.

• This is very easy.

• This is too sweet.

She got it on the bottom.

• She is exactly correct

• She heard it on the radio

• She spill somethingon her dress.

Everyone is on the same band wagon.

• Everyone is enjoying the party

• Everyone is leavig

• Everyone is doing the same thing

Get off your high horse.

• Don't be arrogant.

• Slow down.

• Talk to me.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Keep it under your hat.

• Think about it.

• It's a secret.

• Don't get frustrated

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

This job is for the birds

• It's an easy job.

• It keeps me very busy.

• I don't like this job.