Idioms

Front

He did not want the talk to get out of hand.

Back

out of control

Front

The needed to pull together. Then they could out on a great play.

Back

worked as a team

Front

Luz made up her mind to play Henny Penny.

Back

decided

Front

She knew the lines by heart.

Back

memorized the lines

Front

The play was a big hit!

Back

was a success

Front

I crossed my fingers with anticipation!

Back

good luck

Front

The Nintendo Wii cost an arm and a leg!

Back

was very expensive

Front

I told the students to get their act together.

Back

behave properly

Front

mumbo jumbo

It all sounded like a bunch of mumbo jumbo! I couldn’t understand what the teacher was saying!

Back

To call something total nonsense

Front

A little birdie told me that the test would be next week!

Back

Someone told me a secret