Vanessa yelled upstairs to her sister, Sylvia, “Hurry up! I want to leave right now!” “Oh! Keep your pants on! We don’t have to be at school for another hour!” Sylvia replied. In the example provided, why does Sylvia tell Vanessa to "Keep your pants on"?

Because they have plenty of time before they need to leave for school

Because they are running late for school

Because Vanessa needs to change her clothes

Because Sylvia is not ready to leave yet

What does the idiom "cross the line" mean?

To do something unacceptable; overstep a boundary, rule, or limit

To win a race by crossing the finish line first

To physically cross over a drawn line

To change one's opinion or decision

What does the idiom "a drop in the bucket" mean?

A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference

A very large amount of something

A new idea that is quickly gaining popularity

A problem that is too big to handle

Which example correctly uses "a drop in the bucket"?

The community's quick repairs after the storm were a drop in the bucket because five homes were destroyed.

Winning the lottery was a drop in the bucket for her savings.

Adding a drop in the bucket of paint completed his masterpiece.

The company's success was a drop in the bucket, prompting global expansion.

What does the idiom "Fresh off the boat" mean?

Newly arrived from a foreign place

A boat that has just been painted

What does the idiom "give someone a pat on the back" mean?

To praise or congratulate someone for a job well done

To physically push someone from behind

To literally pat someone on their back

To give someone a gentle reminder

After Sarah won the poetry contest, her teacher, Mrs. Corson, gave her a pat on the back to congratulate her for all her hard work with a $10 gift certificate to Target from the school! Based on the example provided, what did Sarah receive from her teacher for winning the poetry contest?

A pat on the back and a $10 gift certificate to Target

What does the idiom "on thin ice" mean?

To be in a risky position; in a dangerous situation with possible negative consequences

To be in a safe and secure position

To be literally standing on ice that is thin

Which example correctly uses the idiom "on thin ice"?

The student was on thin ice with Mrs. Ridings for being absent on presentation day.

He was on thin ice after scoring the highest marks.

She is on thin ice for completing all assignments on time.

They were on thin ice for helping a friend move.

What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?

To ignore a situation or possible problem if it might cause trouble

To tell the truth, no matter the consequences

What does the idiom "Things are looking up" mean?

Situations in life are improving.

Someone is physically looking upwards at the sky.

Things are being organized in a higher place.

What does the idiom "tighten one's belt" mean?

To physically make one's belt tighter

What does the idiom "on the nose" mean?

To be exactly right, especially in guessing a time or amount

To have a strong sense of smell

Which of the following examples illustrates the use of the idiom "on the nose" correctly?

The detective was on the nose when he guessed the time of the robbery.

Sarah painted the house red, which was on the nose for the neighborhood's color scheme.

The football player scored a goal by hitting the ball on the nose.

The chef added spices to the dish just by following on his nose.

What does the idiom "Be in over one's head" mean?

To be involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

To be very confident in one's abilities

To have a very clear understanding of a situation

To be physically submerged in water

Billy will be in over his head if he tries to work two full-time jobs. He will be too tired to do anything else but work! Based on the example given, what happens to Billy when he tries to work two full-time jobs?

He is too tired to do anything else but work

He has plenty of time for other activities

He becomes more efficient at work

He earns twice as much without any consequences

A phrase or group of words with a specific idea different from its literal meaning

A phrase that means exactly what the words say

A single word that has a complex meaning

A literal translation of a phrase from one language to another

What does the idiom "a little bird told me" imply?

Someone shared information but the source is kept secret

A small bird communicated some news

A story about birds that is interesting

A literal conversation with a bird

What does the idiom "for a song" mean?

Cheaply; for much less money than its real value

To buy something related to music

What does the idiom "fit as a fiddle" mean?

To be in good physical condition

What does the idiom "Not to count one's chickens before they hatch" mean?

Not to make future plans based on something that has not happened yet

To take care of your chickens carefully

To make sure all your eggs hatch

To count how many chickens you have

What is the meaning of this idiom? Over the hill

Do something unacceptable; overstep a boundary, rule, or limit

Tell information that is not truth to save someone's feelings

What is the meaning of this idiom? On the tip of one’s tongue

An untold source of information

What is the meaning of this idiom? A jack of all trades

Healthy; in good physical condition

Cheaply; for much less money than its real value

Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

What is the meaning of this idiom? Tell a white lie

Tell information that is not truth to save someone's feelings

In a risky position; in a dangerous situation

What is the meaning of this idiom? No spring chicken

In a risky position; in a dangerous situation

What is the meaning of this idiom? Keep your pants on

In a risky position; in a dangerous situation

Ignore a situation or possible problem if it might cause trouble

A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference

What is the meaning of this idiom? Cross the line

Do something unacceptable; overstep a boundary, rule, or limit

Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)

Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

What is the meaning of this idiom? A drop in the bucket

A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference

Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

Healthy; in good physical condition

What is the meaning of this idiom? Fresh off the boat

Newly arrived from a foreign place

Cheaply; for much less money than its real value

Healthy; in good physical condition

To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done

What is the meaning of this idiom? Give someone a pat on the back

To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done

What is the meaning of this idiom? On thin ice

In a risky position; in a dangerous situation

To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done

A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference

Tell information that is not truth to save someone's feelings

What is the meaning of this idiom? Let sleeping dogs lie

Ignore a situation or possible problem if it might cause trouble

Not to make future plans based on something that has not happened

To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done

What is the meaning of this idiom? Things are looking up

Situations in life are improving

Ignore a situation or possible problem if it might cause trouble

Newly arrived from a foreign place

What is the meaning of this idiom? Tighten one’s belt

Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)

Cheaply; for much less money than its real value

What is the meaning of this idiom? On the nose

Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)

Newly arrived from a foreign place

Situations in life are improving

Newly arrived from a foreign place

What is the meaning of this idiom? Be in over one’s head

Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with

Tell information that is not truth to save someone's feelings

Situations in life are improving

What is the meaning of this idiom? A little bird told me

An untold source of information

A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference

Not to make future plans based on something that has not happened

Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)

What is the meaning of this idiom? For a song

Cheaply; for much less money than its real value

Situations in life are improving

An untold source of information

What is the meaning of this idiom? Fit as a fiddle

Healthy; in good physical condition

Not to make future plans based on something that has not happened

American Idioms List 6 - Study Guide

Authored by Daniel Crean

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom "over the hill" mean?

To overcome a difficult situation

To be too old and no longer fit, or capable of doing tough work

To literally climb over a hill

To be at the peak of one's life

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom "On the tip of one's tongue" mean?

To speak without thinking

To have something to say that is not important

About to be said or almost remembered but the person can't quite think of the exact word or phrase

To say something that is very obvious

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom "A jack of all trades" mean?

A person who is skilled in many areas

A person who trades playing cards

A person who works in one specific trade

A person who is named Jack and has multiple jobs

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom "tell a white lie" mean?

To tell a very big and obvious lie

To tell information that is not truthful to someone in order not to hurt their feelings

To always tell the truth, no matter the situation

To tell a lie that is easily caught

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example best illustrates "tell a white lie"?

I told my friend I liked her dress, even though I didn't, to avoid hurting her feelings.

I admitted to breaking the vase to my mother because honesty is important.

I promised to keep a secret and never told anyone.

I explained the rules of the game clearly and truthfully to the new player.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom "no spring chicken" mean?

A young and inexperienced person

A person who is no longer young

A chicken that is born in spring

A person who dislikes spring

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an idiom?

A word that sounds like its meaning

A phrase or group of words that has a specific idea that is different from its direct, literal meaning

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A direct statement of fact

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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American Idioms List 6 - Study Guide

What does the idiom "over the hill" mean?

What does the idiom "On the tip of one's tongue" mean?

What does the idiom "A jack of all trades" mean?

What does the idiom "tell a white lie" mean?

Which example best illustrates "tell a white lie"?

What does the idiom "no spring chicken" mean?

What is an idiom?

What does the idiom "Keep your pants on" mean?

Vanessa yelled upstairs to her sister, Sylvia, “Hurry up! I want to leave right now!” “Oh! Keep your pants on! We don’t have to be at school for another hour!” Sylvia replied. In the example provided, why does Sylvia tell Vanessa to "Keep your pants on"?

What does the idiom "cross the line" mean?

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Vanessa yelled upstairs to her sister, Sylvia, “Hurry up! I want to leave right now!”
“Oh! Keep your pants on! We don’t have to be at school for another hour!” Sylvia replied.
In the example provided, why does Sylvia tell Vanessa to "Keep your pants on"?