Dad said "Sorry to rain on your parade, but I don't think prom will be happening this year due to Covid". What does rain on your parade mean?
to spoil someoneโs plans/to prevent someone from enjoying themselves
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Business is normally good in the summer, but due to Covid-19, businesses at the shore experienced a dry spell. What does dry spell mean?
a period in which someone is having less success than usual
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He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing the bank. What does "sentence" mean in this sentence?
To declare punishment
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Martha decided to throw caution to the wind and drive over the speed limit. She was pulled over by a cop later that night for speeding. What does throw caution to the wind mean?
To stop caring, to do something daring and not care about the consequences. to take a great risk/to behave recklessly
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seesaw
Swap points!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
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thief
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fairy
Take points!
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fairy
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lifesaver
Give 10 points!
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We weren't allowed to swim in the ocean today because the lifeguards said the current was too strong due to a storm that is coming. What does current mean in this sentece?
The direction and force the sea is moving.
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banana
Go to last place!
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star
Double points!
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fairy
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banana
Go to last place!
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Joe is a riot. His sense of humor is great! What does "riot" mean in this sentence?
To be funny
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My favourite season is spring because I love to watch all of the flowers bloom. What does "season" mean in this sentence?
A certain time of the year
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The sign for the yard sale stated "YARD SALE ON MAIN STREET, COME RAIN OR SHINE." What does come rain or shine mean?
The event will happen whether it is sunny or raining.
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I shut the window because my papers started flying around the room due to the draft. What does draft mean in this sentence?
Wind, air
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I have a date tonight with a guy from my English class. We are going to see a movie and get dinner at Olive Garden. What does date mean in this sentence?
To do an activity with someone you like
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I like to keep up with current events, so I read the news paper every morning. What does current mean in this sentence?
Recent
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I am certain that my sister snuck out of the house last night. I went into her bedroom and found her window was open and she was not there. What does certain mean in this sentence?