While waiting for the bus, Emma decided to read a funny book to kill time. What does "to kill time" mean?

As Emma read her favorite adventure book, the exciting scenes jumped off the page, making her feel like she was right there with the characters on their thrilling journey.

After feeling tired during the long hike, Sarah took a short break, had a snack, and suddenly got a second wind, ready to explore even more of the beautiful trail. What does "got a second wind" mean in this story?

When the new student arrived at school, he had to weather the storm of meeting new friends and learning different routines, but soon enough, he felt comfortable and happy in his new class. What does "weather the storm" mean in this story?

Tommy's friend shouted, "Hurry up, or you're going to miss the boat!" as they all raced towards the school bus. What does "miss the boat" mean?

Tom's lemonade was so good that he sold every cup, and the bottom line was he made enough money to buy the toy he wanted. What does "bottom line" mean?

When my friend suggested pizza for dinner, I was surprised because he took the words right out of my mouth—I wanted the same thing for dinner! What does "you took the words right out of my mouth" mean in this story?

During the camping trip, Jake didn't want to rock the boat, so he agreed with his friends on the best spot to set up their tents by the lake. What does "rock the boat" mean in this story?

Sam and Lily were joined at the hip. They did everything together—from hanging out at lunch to exploring the library after school. What does "joined at the hip" mean in this story?

Samantha, a true night owl, enjoyed staying up late to read adventurous stories under her cozy blanket with a flashlight. What does "night owl" mean in this story?

Even though Emily hadn't danced in a while, once the music started, her moves came back to her like riding a bike, and she twirled with joy at the school talent show. What does "like riding a bike" mean in this story?

Johnny was excited about the talent show, but right before going on stage, he got cold feet and felt a bit nervous. What does "cold feet" mean in this story?