Idioms

My sister said I couldn't sing, but she had to eat her words when I won the talent contest! What is the meaning of this idiom?

• stop or wait

• apologize or admit that you are wrong

• unable to think of something to say

• teasing someone

When Uncle Ted said he used to be a famous singer, he was just pulling my leg. What is the meaning of this idiom?

• stop or wait

• apologize or admit that you are wrong

• unable to think of something to say

• teasing someone

She was as cool as a cucumber when she told her teacher that her dog ate her homework. What is the meaning of this idiom?

• calm, not nervous

• have good luck

• ignore someone

• make someone feel very sad

It will break my heart if my mom doesn't buy me a phone! What is the meaning of this idiom?

• calm, not nervous

• have good luck

• ignore someone

• make someone feel very sad

Right before my dance recital, my mom told me to break a leg. What is the meaning of this idiom?

• calm, not nervous

• have good luck

• ignore someone

• make someone feel very sad

I am always tongue-tied when the teacher asks me a question. What is the meaning of this idiom?

• stop or wait

• apologize or admit that you are wrong

• unable to think of something to say

• teasing someone

"Hold your horses!" said Mom as I reached for a cupcake. "I still need to add the frosting!" What is the meaning of this idiom?

• stop or wait

• apologize or admit that you are wrong

• unable to think of something to say

• teasing someone

Mary was down in the dumps when her dog got lost. What is the literal of this idiom?

• be in a bad mood

• feeling sad

• feeling happy

• feeling joyous

She gave me the cold shoulder when I asked for a slice of her pizza. What is the meaning of this idiom?

• calm, not nervous

• have good luck

• ignore someone

• make someone feel very sad

Jess was so grumpy today! I think she got up on the wrong side of the bed! What is the meaning of this idiom?

• be in a bad mood

• feeling sad

• feeling happy

• feeling joyous