Annie was getting into a lot of trouble for not doing her homework, and not studying for tests. Her teacher said, “You need to work harder, you are skating on thin ice. Report card time is coming.” What does “skating on thin ice” mean?

Keith could not go to the game because he was feeling "under the weather" What does 'under the weather' mean?

Eddie joined the band and the soccer team. He also signed up for karate lessons. After a few weeks, he was feeling exhausted, and never had time to finish his homework. His mom said, “I think you’ve bitten off more than you can chew!”

Nathan said he could hit a baseball over the tall fence in his yard. Paul said, “No way can you do that!” Nathan replied, “Yes I can. It’s a piece of cake!” What does “piece of cake” mean?

Poor Serena got the flu and was sick in bed for four days. Finally, she was back at school. Her teacher welcomed her back and said, “How are you doing?” Serena smiled and said, “I’m in the pink now!” What does ‘in the pink’ mean?

Nick didn’t study for his spelling test and got a poor grade. His teacher said, “Next time, you better put your nose to the grindstone”. What does “put your nose to the grindstone” mean?

Ruben said he thinks he will win the million dollar prize. His friend laughed and said, "Sure, 'when pigs fly," What does "when pigs fly" mean?

Hunter’s room had clothes all over the floor, his desk had piles of books and papers, and there was dust and empty bags of chips everywhere. His mom opened the door and said, “What a train wreck!” What does ‘what a train wreck’ mean?

Tonight is pizza night at Nicole’s house. Nicole says, “Oh, good, I can’t wait for the pizza guy. I am going to pig out!” What does ‘pig out’ mean?

Larry slowly walked into the haunted house. He tried to be brave, but he was shaking in his boots. What does “shaking in his boots” mean?

Jose was chasing his dog around the living room. He bumped into a table and knocked over a glass vase, breaking it. His sister heard the sound, and told him, “You are in hot water now!” What does “in hot water” mean?

Every Saturday, Jason’s friends go bike riding around the neighborhood, but Jason would rather stay home and watch TV or You Tube videos. His friends said, “Stop being such a couch potato!” What does ‘couch potato’ mean?

In Florida, it snows only 'once in a blue moon'. What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?