St. Patrick's Day Idioms

He wins every game even if it's his first time playing. He is a lucky dog.

What does this mean?

• A very lucky, fortunate person

• A person who loves dogs

• A person who is always unlucky

• A person who owns many dogs

As luck would have it I found $20 on the ground. What is the meaning of as luck would have it?

• By planning

• By chance, fortunately or unfortunately

• By hard work

• By mistake

During a card game, we can't choose the cards we are given/ that are in our hand. It's just the luck of the draw. What does this mean?

• A planned outcome

• A random chance

• A guaranteed success

• A strategic decision

My neighbor must have a green thumb because her yard is full of beautiful flowers and plants. What does it mean to have a green thumb?

• A talent for growing plants

• A type of thumb injury

• A preference for the color green

• A dislike for gardening

We need to get the green light from Mr. Mark before we can be released for the day. What is the meaning of get the green light?

• To receive a green-colored item

• To get permission

• To stop an activity

• To change direction

Mr. John loves motorcycles and has been saving his money to buy one. He was green with envy when he saw Mr. Randy's new Harley Davidson Motorcycle. How was Mr. John feeling?

• Feeling happy for someone

• Feeling jealous, wanting what someone else has

• Feeling indifferent

• Feeling proud of someone

Mr. Al gave me a warning instead of a 341 and told me not to push my luck. What was he saying?

• Don't ask or wish for anything more

• Try your best to succeed

• Take more risks

• Be lucky

At the last minute my team lost the match. That was tough luck. What does this mean?

• Lucky break

• Unlucky, too bad

• Great success

• Easy win

The pizza place messed up my order by making a large pizza instead of a medium one. I lucked out and got two pizzas for the price of one. What is the meaning of lucked out?

• Something good happened

• Lost an opportunity

• Faced a tough situation

• Made a mistake

My friend got a lucky break when a talent scout discovered him. What is a lucky break?

• when you break something small, like a toe instead of your leg

• when you break something that you don't need

• when something unexpected happens that leads to success or fame

• when you are unlucky