Idioms

What does it mean if someone told you that a situation is "getting out of hand?"

• The situation is good luck.

• The situation is slowing down.

• The situation is getting out of control.

• The situation is common.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does it mean if before a performance, a friend told you to "break a leg?"

• She wants to wish you good luck.

• She wants you to hurt your leg.

• She wants you to be wild.

• She wants you to slow down.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does it mean if someone is "a blessing in disguise?"

• Something is good luck.

• Something that needs to be done again.

• Something seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

• Something is common.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

My mom went shopping for a purse, but at the mall, purses are an arm and a leg. What does "an arm and a leg" mean?

• it costs a lot of money

• it is made out of leather

• it is really cool

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Mrs. Smith was feeling under the weather and had to get a substitute for her class. What does "under the weather" mean?

• feeling tired

• feeling sick

• feeling sad

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

My brother was upset when his bike broke, but dad says it will be a piece of cake to fix. What does "piece of cake" mean?

• easy

• sweet

• hard

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Hold your horses! We will leave when everyone is ready. What does "hold your horses" mean?

• hurry up

• be patient

• pack up

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CCSS.L.5.1A

The teacher said, "I need you to be all ears." What does "to be all ears" mean?

• to not listen

• when you have more than one earring

• to listen very carefully

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Fill in the blank. I get _________ in my stomach when I have to give a presentation.

• moths

• butterflies

• bunnies

• mice

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Something that is unclear or undefined

• green with envy

• gray area

• green thumb

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B