English--Idioms
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English
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
face the music
I wanted to be absent from school today, but I had to face the music and go this morning.
Back
When you do not want to do something, but you have to do it.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Hold your horses, Stacey. We have to ask our teacher BEFORE we go to the bathroom.
Back
Wait a minute / moment.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nancy was playing with fire when she was walking along the train tracks. A train could've come!
Back
Doing something that is very dangerous.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
I thought the shirt was going to be cheap, but instead it cost me an arm and a leg!
Back
When something is expensive.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Tim wasn't supposed to know about the birthday party, but Rob let the cat out of the bag.
Back
When you tell a secret that was not supposed to be shared.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
I needed help with my homework, so I asked my friend to lend me a hand.
Back
When you help someone or someone helps you.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
throw in the towel
Back
To give up.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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