Spring Idioms (Upper Level)

What does "a bed of roses" mean?

• someone who develops a skill later than average

• an easy and comfortabale situation

• making a bigger deal than necessary

What does "turn over a new leaf" mean?

• make the situation worse for yourself

• to be the best of the best

• make a fresh start; change one's attitude for the better

What does "a late bloomer" mean?

• To improve a relationship that was damaged by an argument

• To have success in a bad situation

• Someone who develops a skill later than others typically do

What does "busy as a bee" mean?

• To have a lot of work to do

• To delay or avoid talking about a certain topic

• The best of the best

What does "fresh as a daisy " mean?

• Money used to start a small buisness

• An easy and comfortable living situation

• To become full of energy and enthusiasm

What does "nip it in the bud" mean?

• To stop a bad situation at an early stage

• To have success in a bad situation

• A very honest person

What does "Flowery speech" mean?

• make a big deal out of something so small

• a superstition used to ward off bad luck

• To exaggerate or make things look more attractive by adding decorative or fanciful details that lack meaning

What does "beat around the bush" mean?

• To look inside yourself to see your worth and potential

• To avoid addressing a specific topic

• Make a big deal out of something so small

What does it mean "to come up smelling like roses"?

• To have success in a bad situation

• To improve a relationship that was damaged by an argument

• To do something most others wouldn't do\ have a difference of opinion

What does "knock on wood" mean?

• To be lacking in manners

• Money used to start a small business

• A superstition used to prevent bad luck