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Winter Idioms

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  • Ben ignored his upcoming test for so long, it created a snowball effect and now he has to stay up all night studying.
    Things get worse before getting better
    He threw snowballs at his friend
    He took a nap
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  • Nick gave Joe the cold shoulder after he told everyone his secret. After a little while, they talked to each other and started playing together again.
    Disregarding or ignoring someone
    Needing a jacket
    Playing a game
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  • I got cold feet before going on stage and decided not to perform in the talent show after all
    Do a dance
    Need warm socks
    Feeling nervous, changing mind about wanting to do something
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  • After our big family dinner and celebration, I got into my bed and was out cold.
    Fast asleep
    Was playing a game
    Needed more blankets
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  • My parents have just given me the green light to sleep at my cousins' house tonight. I'm going to pack my stuff now.
    To drive through a stop light
    To give permission to do something
    To say no
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  • John knew that he was skating on thin ice with his teacher by not doing his project before the winter break.
    Being a good listener
    Going ice skating
    In a risky postion, close to getting in trouble
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  • Having two weeks off of school for a holiday break will help me to recharge my batteries.
    Get a toy that needs batteries
    Do a lot of homework
    Rest and gain energy back
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  • I didn't know many people at the holiday party, so I tried to break the ice with a girl who was sitting alone.
    to get an ice cold drink
    To talk to someone
    to go ice skating
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  • After spending a long day celebrating with my family, I told them I was going to hit the road.
    Leave
    Hit a baseball with a baseball bat
    Sleepover
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  • I have to wake up at the crack of dawn to catch my flight to LA at 7:00 am.
    Very early in the morning, as the sun is rising
    When there was lightning
    At dinner time
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  • After playing with the little children with runny noses, I was feeling under the weather.
    Needed an umbrella
    Feeling silly
    Feeling sick
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  • My dad said he drew a blank on what present he got my mom last year. He was hoping he didn't get the same one again!
    To draw a picture
    To feel excited
    To forget
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  • During my winter break, it started to snow out of the blue. It was a great surprise.
    Without warning, unexpected
    Had blue snowflakes
    Snow mixed with rain
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  • The necklace I bought my mom cost an arm and a leg.
    Very expensive
    Very ugly
    Very heavy
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  • My brother really let the cat out of the bag when he told my mom that dad bought her a new car.
    Did his homework
    Tell a secret, ruin a surprise
    Felt sad
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  • After bragging about all the expensive presents he got, his friend told him to get off his high horse.
    Look beautiful
    Go to bed
    Stop thinking you are better than others
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