Idioms! By Sir Syamil

Pablo is about to speak in front of a big group. He's never done it before. So, he has butterflies in his stomach.

What is the meaning of "has butterflies in his stomach?"

• He swallowed butterlies.

• He feels like he is sick to his stomach.

• His stomach is being tickled.

• He is nervous about speaking in front of people.

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Ken was caught red-handed when he tried to take a cookie before dinner. He thought nobody was watching.

What does it mean if you are "caught red-handed?"

• You were caught doing something naughty.

• Your hands were painted red.

• You were embarrassed.

• You got away with something naughty.

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I invited Cara to my party, but she still hasn't said if she's coming. She has left me hanging for two weeks!

What is the meaning of "Left me hanging?"

• You were left hanging on the monkey bars.

• You and your friend were having fun together.

• You were made to wait.

• You went to the party.

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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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What does “it’s raining cats and dogs” really mean?

• Pets are falling from the sky.
•  I see cats and dogs outside.
• It’s raining hard today!

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What does “she has a green thumb” really mean?

• She is really good at gardening.
• She spilled green paint  on her thumb.
• Her fingernails are painted green.

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What does “zip your lips” really mean?

• You need to be quiet.
• Your lips are chapped and you need some chap stick.
• Your zipper is stuck. 

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If you say that something costs an arm and a leg,

• it is extremely cheap

• it is not worth the money

• it is very expensive

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If you take something with a pinch of salt,

• you don't completely believe something because you think it's probably not true

• you like your food to be salty

• you think something might bring you bad luck

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