Idioms

Martin was _____________ when his best friend moved away.

• feeling blue

• dog tired

• down to earth

• a piece of cake

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Krista was feeling under the weather. She asked her mom to stay home today, but her mom said no. Krista grabbed an extra pack of tissues and cough drops for her backpack.

What does under the weather mean?

• cool and relaxed

• difficult and challenging

• ill and sick

• angry and upset

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When Ben and Barry were arguing, their mother yelled, "Stop! I am _______________ with you two bickering all the time!"

• a piece of cake

• pulling someone's leg

• fed up

• down to earth

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Read the following poem.

It was Christmas Day, the 25th of December.

And I knew right away it was one I'd remember.

I was excited, but Grandma didn't give me a chance

Before she said, "Settle down! You've got ants in your pants."

I know I am the apple of her eye.

But sometimes I'm really not sure why.

My aunt was truly a fish out of water.

By the way, she is my grandmother's daughter.

What does you've got ants in your pants mean?

• insects are around you

• you are upset and frustrated

• you are energized and impatient

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Which of the following is an idiom from the poem? Choose two.

Read the following poem.

It was Christmas Day, the 25th of December.

And I knew right away it was one I'd remember.

I was excited, but Grandma didn't give me a chance

Before she said, "Settle down! You've got ants in your pants."

I know I am the apple of her eye.

But sometimes I'm really not sure why.

My aunt was truly a fish out of water.

By the way, she is my grandmother's daughter.

• I know I am the apple of her eyes.

• He's told some great ones over the years.

• My aunt is truly a fish out of water.

• And I knew right away it was one I'd remember.

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Karen went quiet, went shy, not mean.

She was sure not to "spill the beans".

What does "spill the beans" mean?

• to be messy

• to be talkative

• to leave quickly

• To reveal something that is supposed to be kept a secret

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