Idiom Practice #1

What does the idiom in red mean?

After going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Cassie was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces.

• doing very little

• making some effort

• trying very hard

• not trying at all

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

Bobby would have been playing ball until the cows came home if it hadn't been for Susie dragging him home for dinner.

• just about to stop

• didn't really want to play

• would choose to do something else

• would keep going for a long time

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

Mrs. Nicholson hated when students caused a big ruckus with their horseplay.

• causing a disturbance by clowning around

• wrestling around with each other

• making animal noises

• playing rough sports

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

Eric wanted to fix his cousin's computer, but he didn't want to open a whole new can of worms.

• spend more time doing a particular job

• open a can of sardines

• start something new that could be difficult

• untangle wires

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

World renowned rapper, Drake, can sell out an arena at the drop of a hat.

• very quickly

• taking a long time

• for charity events

• within a month or so

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

Jimmy kept a stiff upper lip when his girlfriend broke up with him.

• cried uncontrollably

• cried just a little bit

• cried about the same as his girlfriend

• did not cry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

It's hard to compare the MacBook to the Chromebook because they are like apples and oranges.

• they are similar

• they are so different

• they are somewhat close

• they are close to fruit

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

When Bobby earned $25 compared to his brother's $100, he felt like he got the short end of the stick.

• very pleased

• needed a stick for the job

• upset because it was unfair

• upset because he didn't want anything

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

It is best to face your problems rather than just sweep them under the rug.

• push dirt under the rug

• show others

• ignore or hide it

• solve it

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom in red mean?

Mrs. Nicholson told the talkative students to knock it off.

• stop it

• knock each other out

• keep up the good work

• be quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B