When it was time to choose between playing soccer or joining the art club, Alex found himself sitting on the fence because he liked them both. What does "sitting on the fence" mean in this story?.

After a day full of playing outside, Billy fell asleep in his cozy bed and was soon sleeping like a log, dreaming of his favorite adventures. What does "sleeping like a log" 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?

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?

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

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.

In a big meeting, Sarah had some surprises to handle. She said, "I can think on my feet," and made smart decisions to fix the problems, making everyone in the room really impressed. What does "think on my feet" mean?

During the nature hike, the guide told us to keep our eyes peeled for hidden animal tracks and colorful flowers along the trail. What does "keep your eyes peeled" mean in this story?

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?

At the new school, Emily told a joke to break the ice and make new friends during recess. What does "break the ice" mean?

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?