Common idioms

What does it mean if someone told you that the situation is "getting out of hand"?

• The situation is slowing down.

• The situation is common.

• The situation is good luck.

• The situation is getting out of control.

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

• She wants you to be wild.

• She wants to wish you good luck.

• She wants you to slow down.

• She wants you to hurt yourself.

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

• Something is good luck.

• Something that needs to be done again.

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

• Something is common.

My mom went shopping for a purse, but at the mall, purses are an arm and a leg. What does "an arm and a leg" mean?

• cost a lot of money

• made out of leather

• really cool

Mrs. Smith was feeling under the weather and had to get a sub for her class. What does "under the weather" mean?

• feeling tired

• feeling sad

• feeling sick

My brother was upset when his bike broke, but dad says it will be a piece of cake to fix. What does "piece of cake" mean?

• hard

• easy

• sweet

Hold your horses! We will leave when everyone is ready. What does "hold your horses" mean?

• hurry up

• pack up

• be patient

The teacher said, "I need you to be all ears." What does "to be all ears" mean?

• when you have more than one earring

• to not listen

• to listen very carefully

I get __________________________________ in my stomach when I have to give a presentation.

• mice

• butterflies

• moths

• bunnies

something that is unclear, undefined

• Gray area

• Green thumb

• Green with envy