When Blake's teacher explained the science project he couldn't make heads or tails of the instructions. He ended up turning in a project that only got 20% because he was so confused. (What does making heads or tails of mean?)

Carla knows the ropes of her mother's restaurant. After all, she's worked there for 3 years helping to take orders and serve food! (What does know the ropes mean?)

Even though Grace lost the soccer game, she gained valuable experience and feels more confident for the next one. Every cloud has a silver lining. (What does every cloud has a silver lining mean?)

Kayla loves to go home after school every day, let her hair down, and chill out after a long day. (What does let her hair down mean?)

Lorenzo walked into class with a black eye this morning. When I asked him what happened he said, "I was a bull in a china shop last night and ran straight into a door!". (What does bull in a china shop mean?)

Taylor has been collecting Pokemon cards for 5 years. She's been patiently waiting to find a shiny MewTwo card but hasn't had any luck yet. She keeps up her hope because every dog has its day. (What does every dog has its day mean?)

When we dropped off my brother before his big performance in the musical we said "break a leg!" It made him feel more confident. (What does break a leg mean?)

Jill really put her foot in her mouth when she congratulated the woman on the bus for being pregnant. It turns out the woman wasn't pregnant at all! (What does it mean to put your foot in your mouth?)

Ryan and Cam used to have lots of arguments last year. This year they are the best of friends! Their arguments are just water under the bridge now. (What does water under the bridge mean?)

After beating the entire game I decided to start it again. Now that I have experience playing those first levels were a piece of cake! (What does piece of cake mean?)

Riley and her friends were having a competition to see who could do the most cartwheels. Riley absolutely stole the show when she did 10 in a row! (What does steal the show mean?)

I signed up for band competition without knowing just how difficult the music would be to play. I was totally in over my head and struggled all month. (What does in over my head mean?)

As Quinn gets older she understands that she should avoid junk food to stay healthy. After all, you are what you eat. (What does you are what you eat mean?)