Idioms and Proverbs

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

• He was born to a rich family

• He was born hungry

• He was born with teeth

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Beggars can't be choosers.

• If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.  

• Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful.

• If you try to help someone, but they don't take  your advice or offers, give up.  You can't force someone to accept your help.

• Wait until you've already succeeded, and then you can think about what comes next.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Actions speak louder than words.

• People like to sped time with others who are similar to them.

• Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

• Just saying that you will do something doesn't mean much.  Actually doing it is harder and more meaningful.

• When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only made things worse.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The early bird catches the worm

• Birds eat a lot of worms when they are hungry

• Accomplish two tasks by one action

• Whoever arrives first has the best chance for success

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

You're barking up the wrong tree

• You are asking the wrong person

• Trees have bark on them

• To tell your dog to stop barking

• Accomplish two tasks with one action

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

You are the cat's meow.

• You have soft voice

• You are something special

• Your voice is raspy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
John met the President.

• John rubbed elbows with the President

• John was a cheetah

• John pulled the wool over his eyes.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

He likes to toot his own horn really means...

• He talks loudly.

• He plays in a band.

• He brags all the time.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The boy "cried wolf" means...

• He asked for help when he didn't need it.

• He shouted very loudly.

• He complained all the time.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.

• If someone's helping out out, be careful not to make them made.

• Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful

• Wait until you've already succeeded and then you can think about what to do next.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B