IDIOMS GRADE 5

Elisa had a difficult time at school last year, but she's alright now.

• had a cool ride

• had a bumpy ride

• had a special time

My parents always taught me to have objectives and go for them.

• reach for the moon and shoot the stars.

• be the top dog

Usain Bolt is the best! He's the best sprinter of all times.

• the doghouse

• the top dog

• the jackpot

I have decided not to go with you to the movies. Sorry :-(

• have changed of heart

• have changed my soul

• have changed the idea

If I won the lottery, I will be very happy and not working anymore.

• starting from scratch

• keeping the eyes on the prize

• be rolling in clover

I didn't save my word file and I now, I will have to do it again.

• hit the jackpot

• start from scratch

• be in the doghouse

The theater has just been very successful with that musical.

• hit the jackpot

• had the eyes on the prize

• felt like a fish out of water

I felt uncomfortable in that fancy party.

• like fish out of water

• the top dog

• in the doghouse

The young director is very successful in Hollywood.

• like a fish out of water

• rolling in clover

• making a splash

When things don't go well, we are in temporary disfavor.

• in the doghouse

• the top dog

• the jackpot