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After my teacher asked me to pay attention, I said, "I'm all ears!" What does it mean to be "all ears"?

I'm listening.

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I have a big science test tomorrow! I better hit the books. What does "hit the books" mean?

To study.

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I forgot to eat breakfast and by lunch time I felt like I could eat a horse! What does "could eat a horse" mean?

Very hungry.

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When I threw a ball and broke a window. My sister said, "You're in hot water now!" What does "you're in hot water" mean?

You're in trouble!

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heart

Other team wins 5 points!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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banana

Go to last place!

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monster

Reset all scores!

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magnet

Take 5 points!

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fairy

Take points!

banana

Go to last place!

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The class was being super loud! My teacher said, "It's time to zip your lips!" What does "zip your lips" mean?

Be quiet.

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After a long day at school, I just want to be a couch potato and watch my favorite shows! What does "couch potato" mean?

A person who is lazy/likes to sit and watch tv.

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When my friend went on stage to perform in the play, I told her to "break a leg!". What does "break a leg" mean?

Good luck!

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My teacher has a heart of gold. She is always helping others. What does "heart of gold" mean?

Kind, nice, good nature.

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thief

Give points!

fairy

Take points!

rocket

Go to first place!

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banana

Go to last place!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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shark

Other team loses 15 points!

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banana

Go to last place!

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After scoring my first soccer goal, I felt on top of the world! What does "on top of the world mean?"

Happy/thrilled.

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I got an A on my spelling test. It was a piece of cake! What does piece of cake mean?

It was easy/simple.

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I raised my hand to answer a question, but then I drew a blank when the teacher called on me. What does "draw a blank" mean?

To not remember.

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My brother was rushing out the door for school and my mom said, "Hold your horses! You forgot your backpack!" What does "hold your horses" mean?

Just wait, hold on, stop!

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