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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

When Tim forgot his homework, his teacher decided to cut him some slack, understanding that everyone makes mistakes sometimes. What does "cut him some slack" mean in this story?

In class, Jake is such a firecracker because he brings a lot of energy and excitement with his funny jokes and lively personality. What does "he is a firecracker" 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?

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?

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 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?