idioms

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

You are the cat's meow.

• You have soft voice
• You are something special
• Your voice is raspy

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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

• It's raining cats and dogs
• The ball is in your court
• Reach for the stars

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The boy "cried wolf" means...

• He asked for help when he didn't need it.
• He shouted very loudly.
• He complained all the time.

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CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
That's a low price.

• That's dirt cheap.
• Don't let the bed bugs bite.
• Shake a leg.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
There is trouble ahead.

• He had to pay through the nose.
• There's a snake in the grass.
• Read between the lines.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

Keep your chin up really means...

• Don't feel bad. Stay positive.
• Don't look down.
• You did horrible.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

Don't cry over spilled milk.

• You spilled milk on the floor.
• You spilled something on the floor.
• Don't cry because it is not a big deal.  
• Cry, Cry, Cry

What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?

• Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
• It's raining very heavily.
• We are having a tornado.
• Animals have learned to fly.

What is a couch potato?

• A person who likes to eat potatoes on the couch.
• A potato pillow.
• A person who likes to sit and watch tv on the couch.
• A person who likes to play hot potato.