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What does the idiom "it’s raining cats and dogs" really mean?
What does the idiom “he’s in hot water” really mean?
What does “ a couch potato” really mean?
planting potatoes under the couch.
eating a potato on the couch.
staying on the couch and watching tv all the time
2) I wanted to go to the park, but my brother and I could not see eye to eye. What does "see eye to eye" mean?
fight about it
stare at each other
agree with each other
Darius was feeling under the weather. What does "under the weather" mean?
feeling sick
feeling sad
feeling tired
It will will be "a piece of cake" to fix the laptop. What does this idiom mean?
sweet
easy
hard
Hold your horses! We will leave when everyone is ready. What does "hold your horses" mean?
pack up
hurry up
be patient
"My first stage performance is scheduled for tonight" said Rossy. "Well, break a leg!" Kathryn cheered.
"Break a leg" means?
wishing someone good luck
wishing someone bad luck
"I'm getting a bit tired now - let's call it a day."
"Call it a day" means?
to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more
to call someone to tell you what is the day for today
I'm feeling a bit under the weather - I think I'm getting a cold
"under the weather" means?
feeling ill
outside the house
Costs an arm and a leg means
Something that is overpriced or very expensive
Not feeling well, or feeling sick
Not holding someone responsible for something
What does the idiom, "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
Doing a good job or being responsible
Take the cat out of the bag.
Sharing information that was meant to be a secret
Having your head in the clouds means
Something that you never forget how to do
Daydreaming, not paying attention
Someone who is acting crazy
What does "butterflies in my stomach" mean?
feeling sick to your stomach
feeling nervous
feeling very happy.
What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean?
I love cake!
very easy
You are hungry.
What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
It's raining.
It's snowing hard.
You are feeling sick.
The boy is about to speak in front of a big group. He's never done it before. So, he has butterflies in his stomach.
What is the meaning of "has butterflies in his stomach?"
He swallowed butterlies.
He feels like he is sick to his stomach.
He is nervous about speaking in front of people.
hit the books
to buy a book
to study hard
to read a book
to destroy a book
hold your horses
give me your horse
hug a pony
wait
run away
under the weather
sick
wet
underground
struck by lightning
piece of cake
yummmy
very easy
very difficult
frosted cupcake
If you say that something costs an arm and a leg,
it is extremely cheap
it is not worth the money
it is very expensive
If you feel under the weather,
you feel frustrated
you feel ill
you feel sad
If you say “I’m going to hit the books now”,
You are going to study.
You are going to take a short break from studying.
You are going to throw your books away.
If you say that something is "a piece of cake" you mean.
it is very good but very few people know it.
it is very easy to do.
The cake is very sweet.
If you "let the cat out of the bag",
you accidentally reveal a secret.
you create a problem.
you pretend to be someone you are not and you are discovered.
When you see eye to eye with someone,
you look extremely similar to someone.
you are glad to see this person.
you agree with someone completely.
I was about to go on stage and had BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.
sick
bugs crawled inside of me
mad
nervous
What does "got your head in the clouds" mean?
A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Face the problem and take control of it.
"I'm getting a bit tired now - let's call it a day."
"Call it a day" means?
to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more
to call someone to tell you what is the day for today
You'd better hit the books as the exam is coming soon.
study
learn by heart
practice speaking
write an essay
A: I think he'll pay you back your money.
B: When _________ fly.
birds
cats
dogs
pigs
Giving someone the "cold shoulder" means that...
taking away their sweater
throwing ice or snow on someone's shoulder
to go out in the snow without proper snow gear
to ignore or be unfriendly
Gisel said, "You guys have your head in the clouds." What did she mean?
you focus and paying attention
you are very sleepy
you are daydreaming or not paying attention
you bumped your head and you're hurt
If someone says, "when pigs fly." what do they mean?
pigs are running around really fast
something that will never happen
when weird animals are flying
when something impossible will happen
If you feel under the weather,
you feel frustrated
you feel ill
you feel sad
If you hit the sack,
you win the lottery
you give up a sport because you feel you are not good enough
you go to bed because you are very tired
If you cut corners when doing something,
you accomplish two different things at the same thing with very little effort
you do it badly or cheaply at the expense of high standards
you do it straightaway
If I say “I’m going to hit the books now”,
I am going to study
I am going to take a short break from studying
I am going to throw my books away
If you let the cat out of the bag,
you accidentally reveal a secret
you create a problem
you pretend to be someone you are not and you are discovered
It is best to start the orientation with a fun activity to break the ice.
to conduct a winter sports activity
to get warm up
to get people on friendly terms
Just __________________________! Let’s think about this for a moment.
cold feet
hit the sack
hold your horses
What does the idiom "a dime a dozen" mean?
special or unique.
beautiful
common; not special
interesting.
They are in hot water.
They are in trouble.
They are burning up in water.
They are in the desert.
That exam was a piece of _____________! I'm sure we all got an A.
pie
pizza
cookie
cake
Pablo is about to speak in front of a big group. He's never done it before. So, he has butterflies in his stomach.
What is the meaning of "has butterflies in his stomach?"
He swallowed butterlies.
He feels like he is sick to his stomach.
His stomach is being tickled.
He is nervous about speaking in front of people.
That was a PIECE OF CAKE!
hard
easy
messy
fun
After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
excited
upset
disappointed
confused
I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.
once a while
every year
whenever I want
all the time
Rossy will date that boy clean WHEN PIGS FLY.
he always keeps it clean
his room is never clean
he likes to clean
he asks his sister to clean
