Common Idioms

pop the question

• to propose

• a common personality trait that many family members have

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

run in the family

• to be similar to your father

• a personality trait that many family members have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

father figure

• a parent who doesn't give their child independence

• a person who acts like a father but is not your father

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

spitting image

• a relative that looks similar to you

• a parent who will not give their child independence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

mum's the word

• biologically related

• to keep a secret

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

one's own flesh and blood

• biologically related

• a relative that looks like another relative

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

A bun in the oven

• to keep a secret

• to be pregnant (Ms. Rogal)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

butterflies in your stomach

• happy

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Cat got your tongue?

• Can't speak?

• Can speak.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Once in a blue moon.

• rarely (not often)

• happens daily

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B