I signed up for band competition without knowing just how difficult the music would be to play. I was totally in over my head and struggled all month. (What does in over my head mean?)
To be in a difficult situation that you cannot get out of
Kayla loves to go home after school every day, let her hair down, and chill out after a long day. (What does let her hair down mean?)
To feel relaxed and comfortable enough to do what you want
Jill really put her foot in her mouth when she congratulated the woman on the bus for being pregnant. It turns out the woman wasn't pregnant at all! (What does it mean to put your foot in your mouth?)
Say something (by mistake) that upsets, humiliates, or embarrasses someone
Carla knows the ropes of her mother's restaurant. After all, she's worked there for 3 years helping to take orders and serve food! (What does know the ropes mean?)
To understand how something is done
"If my little sister doesn't shake a leg we might be late for school" said Paul while waiting by the door. (What does shake a leg mean?)
Used to tell someone to hurry up or act more quickly
When we dropped off my brother before his big performance in the musical we said "break a leg!" It made him feel more confident. (What does break a leg mean?)
Usually used in theater to wish someone good luck
Even though Grace lost the soccer game, she gained valuable experience and feels more confident for the next one. Every cloud has a silver lining. (What does every cloud has a silver lining mean?)
There's something good in everything that's bad
After beating the entire game I decided to start it again. Now that I have experience playing those first levels were a piece of cake! (What does piece of cake mean?)
Very easy task/job
Lorenzo walked into class with a black eye this morning. When I asked him what happened he said, "I was a bull in a china shop last night and ran straight into a door!". (What does bull in a china shop mean?)
Very awkward or clumsy (either with the way you move or the way you act in a situation)
I wasn't very kind to Mark last week when I told him he annoyed me. This week he gave me a taste of my own medicine and told me I annoy him! Good grief! (What does taste of your own medicine mean?)
When someone gets the same bad treatment they have given others
I'm not sure what movie me and Joe will see this weekend. Our plans are up in the air. (What does up in the air mean?)
Undecided or unsure
Riley and her friends were having a competition to see who could do the most cartwheels. Riley absolutely stole the show when she did 10 in a row! (What does steal the show mean?)
Perform better than anyone else
It's time for Charlie to put his money where his mouth is and actually donate to the zoo instead of just talking about how important it is. (What does put your money where your mouth is mean?)
Show someone you believe in something with your actions more than your words
As Quinn gets older she understands that she should avoid junk food to stay healthy. After all, you are what you eat. (What does you are what you eat mean?)
If you eat good food you will be healthy, if you eat bad food you will be unhealthy.
Ryan and Cam used to have lots of arguments last year. This year they are the best of friends! Their arguments are just water under the bridge now. (What does water under the bridge mean?)
Past events that are not important anymore
Taylor has been collecting Pokemon cards for 5 years. She's been patiently waiting to find a shiny MewTwo card but hasn't had any luck yet. She keeps up her hope because every dog has its day. (What does every dog has its day mean?)
Everyone will be successful or lucky at some point
