Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

She said something embarrassing.

Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

She said something embarrassing.

The boy "cried wolf" means...

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

She is walking on eggshells means...

She is trying not to upset anyone.

In one ear and out the other.

You hear but you don't pay attention.

What is the meaning of "on the fence?"

She can't decide what she wants.

What does it mean if you are "caught red-handed?"

You were caught doing something naughty.

If you let the cat out of the bag,

you accidentally reveal a secret

If you go the extra mile,

you are willing to make a special effort to achieve something

If you cut corners when doing something,

you do it badly or cheaply at the expense of high standards

you go to bed because you are very tired

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch means

Not to count on something happening until after it’s already happened

Having your head in the clouds means

Day dreaming, not paying attention

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink

You can’t force someone to make what is seemingly the right decision

Go down in flames means

To fail in a spectacular manner

You might think that Billy Parker is the kid who has everything, but if you saw the list of chores his parents give him, I guarantee that you wouldn’t want to be in his shoes.

Billy has so many chores to do that it is unpleasant to imagine doing them all.

Keisha got up a started yelling at Ronnie and threatening him but Ronnie didn’t even flinch because he knew that her bark was worse than her bite.

Ronnie thinks that Keisha is loud but not dangerous.

Even though Candace already had a new job, she submitted her two week notice and conducted herself in a professional way at her old job because she didn’t want to burn bridges.

Candace didn’t want to ruin her positive relationship with her old employer.

What did Mr. Johnson hate most about his students' behavior? horseplay

Mr. Johnson hated when his students wrestled around with each other.

What does it mean if before a performance, a friend told you to "break a leg"?

She wants to wish you good luck.

What does it mean if you were complaining about a friend and your mom told you to "cut her some slack"?

She wants you to not be so critical.

What does it mean if something is "a blessing in disguise"?

Something seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

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

Back

He was born to a rich family

2.

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He is one tough cookie.

Back

He works hard

3.

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You are the cat's meow.

Back

You are something special

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
It's time to take your turn.

Back

The ball is in your court

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

John rubbed elbows with the President

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.

Back

I'm in a pickle

7.

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Front

His name is mud means...

Back

He is in trouble.

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