Idiomatic Expressions

1. Idiom : to have a ____ of a time

Meaning : To enjoy something very much.

• bird

• whale

• fish

• dog

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

2. Idiom : a little ____ told me

Meaning : Somebody has told me.

• eagle

• duck

• goose

• bird

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

3. Idiom : hold your ____

Meaning : Wait a minute.

• goats

• elephants

• horses

• tigers

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

4. Idiom : until the ____ come home

Meaning : A very long time.

• goats

• cows

• pigs

• dogs

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

5. Idiom : as wise as an ____

Meaning : Very smart.

• bird

• chick

• owl

• duck

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

6. Idiom : curiosity killed the ___

Meaning : Being curious can be dangerous or can get you into a trouble.

• dog

• bird

• cat

• puppy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

7. Idiom : as blind as a ____

Meaning : Unable to see well.

• owl

• bird

• bat

• eagle

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

8. Idiom : as gentle as a ____

Meaning : To be pleasant, caring and calm.

• lamb

• cat

• dog

• cow

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

9. Idiom : smell a ____

Meaning : To detect something suspicious.

• hamster

• rodent

• rat

• pig

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

10. Idiom : ____ for compliments

Meaning : Try to manipulate people into praising you.

• whale

• fish

• oyster

• lobster

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B