Idioms (1st and 2nd Marking Period)

What is the meaning of in the same boat?

• very easy

• facing the same challenge

• a person who wants to be around only when things are going well

• looking and acting alike

What does it mean to say two peas in a pod?

• feel embarrassed

• very lucky

• not young anymore

• looking and acting alike

If I say, "My grandma is no spring chicken," what do I mean?

• My grandma was born in the spring.

• My grandma has made a final decision.

• My grandma is old.

• My grandma loves chickens.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

put my foot down

• stomp on the floor

• make a final decision

• feel embarrassed

• to lie about something dangerous

If we say that something is as easy as taking candy from a baby, what do we mean?

• It is very easy.

• to be allowed to do something

• Babies should not eat candy.

• It is very difficult.

What is the meaning of make waves?

• to get permission to do something

• to be old

• cause problems

• very easy

If we kick up our heels, what are we doing?

• celebrating and being happy

• complaining

• causing problems

• giving a final decision

When I use the idiom, "I hit the jackpot," what do I mean?

• I share the same challenge as others.

• I made a final decision.

• I am young.

• I am very lucky.

I have an axe to grind with my sister! She was not honest with me!

What do I mean by this?

• I am making problems.

• My sister made a final decision.

• I have a complaint.

• I am just like my sister.

What is the meaning of the idiom cry wolf?

• lie about something dangerous

• have a complaint

• celebrate and be happy

• to be old